Real jobs never cost money.
Fake job offers hit freshers hardest. Here's what we check on every role, and the signs to watch for anywhere else.
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Red flags
| Sign | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Asks for a fee | Registration, "interview slot", training, laptop or security deposit. Real employers never charge you to apply or to join. |
| WhatsApp or Telegram only | No careers page, no company email, just a chat. Often followed by "tasks" that pay a little and then ask for a deposit. |
| Gmail recruiter | A "TCS HR" writing from a Gmail or Yahoo address. Real recruiters use the company's own email domain. |
| Offer without interview | "You're selected" before any test or interview, with pay that's far above normal fresher salaries. |
| Free work first | A long "assignment" before any interview, then silence. That's unpaid work, not hiring. |
| Pressure to act now | "Pay in 2 hours or lose the seat." Real hiring doesn't run on countdowns. |
What we check on every job
- Official link: we find the company's own careers page and send you there, not to a blog.
- Daily re-check: a bot opens every link each morning. Dead links get marked closed.
- Scam check: each job page shows the checks above, with a Red flags label when something looks wrong.
- Community reports: when 3 people report a job as a scam, it gets a red flag for everyone.
Before you apply anywhere
- Search the company's own website and check the job is listed there.
- Check the recruiter's email domain matches the company.
- Read employee reviews on AmbitionBox or Glassdoor.
- Never share OTPs, bank details or Aadhaar copies before a written offer from the company's email.