Job hunting is stressful enough without dodgy scammers trying to fleece you. Unfortunately, overly-trusting job seekers make perfect targets for these predators lurking on job boards.
The classic move? Asking for upfront fees for “uniforms,” “training courses,” or “background checks.” Legitimate employers never charge candidates.LinkedIn recently flagged CV-writing services as a major threat, accounting for 37% of reported job scams. These fraudsters take your money, vanish, and leave you with nothing.
Unlike other job boards that let anyone post anything, we only allow jobs from verified company domains. No random internet scammers allowed. It’s a simple but effective way to keep the wolves at bay.
If you’ve fallen victim, contact Action Fraud (the UK’s national fraud reporting centre) immediately. Don’t suffer in silence – reporting helps protect others too.Remember: legitimate employers want to pay you, not the other way around. Stay smart out there.
