Are there fake jobs on the actual Seek website?

Yes. While Seek proactively removes fraudulent listings, scammers constantly create new fake company profiles to post scams. Always research the hiring company independently.

I gave a fake employer my TFN and resume. What now?

Your identity is at risk. Contact the ATO immediately regarding your TFN, monitor your credit report, and report the scam to Scamwatch.

How do I independently verify a recruiter?

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

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Detecting fake Seek 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' or 'training'

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

Moving the chat to WhatsApp or Telegram

Legitimate employers don't conduct official job interviews via WhatsApp text messages.

Requesting your TFN and bank details immediately

Before an interview or official contract is signed, the 'employer' urgently requests your Tax File Number and banking info.

Unsolicited 'you are hired' offers

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

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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.

Poor spelling and grammar

Professional job listings and legitimate recruiters rarely have glaring typos in their official communications.

Crypto payments

Any job that pays in cryptocurrency or asks you to buy crypto to 'process transactions' is a scam.

Related guides

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