TLDR
Job offer (often remote, high payroll) via LinkedIn/Indeed. After a few fake interviews (Telegram/Skype), the company requests upfront payment for 'equipment', 'background check', 'visa'. Indicators: 1) interview only via chat with no...
How it works
Job offer (often remote, high payroll) via LinkedIn/Indeed. After a few fake interviews (Telegram/Skype), the company requests upfront payment for 'equipment', 'background check', 'visa'. Indicators: 1) interview only via chat with no...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Verify the company on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, business registry.
- 2IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: file a report, contact your bank for a wire recall.
Source
FAQ
Is Fake job offer — job proposal with upfront payment requested a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Verify the company on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, business registry.; IF YOU ARE A VICTIM: file a report, contact your bank for a wire recall.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.