How To Protect Yourself From Fake Job Offer Letters

Job recruitment scams often make headlines for targeting the young generation. These fraudsters take advantage of the eagerness of people who are actively seeking employment. In the same instance, cases of job offers through fake offer letters are also on the rise. Due to a small mistake, a person can become a victim of fraud.

In the last few years, many people have lodged complaints about receiving fake offer letters. People are advised to thoroughly check all the details after receiving any offer letter. Notably, it is not limited to any specific industry but can be in any field. These are all considered cybercrime. Here are some tips to identify the difference between real and fake offer letters.

Things to Note:

1- If you are a fresher or have received a good salary offer despite having less experience and qualifications, then you may be the target of a fraudster.

2- If you have received a vacancy notification or offer letter through spam email, then you need to be alert. Do not click on any such mail or link.

3- Many times jobs are advertised through fake websites, which look real. Before applying or accepting an offer letter, check that website thoroughly.

4- In many cases, candidates are lured with better positions and high salary packages and in return, money is demanded from them as a processing fee.

5- If the information related to the job role in the offer letter is incomplete or the company logo is wrong, then do not sign the offer letter.

6- Check the company logo, name and other details thoroughly. Also cross check it on various social media platforms and job websites.

7- Carefully check from which email ID the job offer letter has been sent. Check carefully whether it is official or not.

8- If digital signatures are being asked on a blank paper, then refuse clearly. Since the entire process is in online mode, the chances of fraud increase.

Ten Tips to Check Offer Letters:

Vague or unknown company name.

Unknown or wrong email address or phone number.

The offer letter does not explain in detail what the company does.

Unreasonable or impossible salary or benefits in the offer letter.

The offer letter does not contain any specific information, such as company address, website, etc.

Too many mistakes in the offer letter.

The offer letter does not have a validity or expiry date.

The offer letter does not have a clear job description.

The offer letter does not have a contact person or phone number.

The offer letter does not have any specific terms or conditions.