Are there fake jobs on the actual Indeed website?

Yes. Scammers create fake company profiles or impersonate real companies to post scams.

I gave a fake employer my tax file number. What now?

Your identity is at risk. Contact your relevant tax authority immediately, monitor your credit report, and report the scam to authorities.

How do I independently verify a recruiter?

Look up the recruiter on LinkedIn. Verify they actually work for the company. Call the company's official HR department to confirm the job listing exists.

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Detecting fake Indeed jobs

Scammers prey on the vulnerable by offering high pay for low effort. Watch out for these dominant recruitment scam patterns.

Upfront fees for 'equipment'

The recruiter claims you are hired, but you must first pay for a laptop or 'training software' using their specific vendor portal.

Interviews on WhatsApp or Telegram

Legitimate employers do not conduct official remote job interviews via text message on encrypted chat apps.

Requesting your SSN/TFN immediately

Before an interview or official contract is signed, the 'employer' urgently requests your tax number and banking info.

Unsolicited 'you are hired' offers

You receive an email via Indeed claiming you got the job for a position you never actually applied for.

What IsThisSpam checks before you trust a sender

Quick verdicts are useful, but the real value is understanding why something looks safe, uncertain, or risky.

Too good to be true

High salary for entry-level, 'no experience needed', easy work-from-home tasks are massive red flags.

Use of generic emails

The recruiter uses a @gmail.com or @yahoo.com address instead of an official company email.

Moving off-platform quickly

Scammers want you off Indeed's messaging system as quickly as possible so they don't get banned.

Check cashing scams

They send you a check for 'home office supplies', ask you to deposit it, and send a portion to a 'vendor'. The check will bounce weeks later.

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