Job scam check · free to try
Is this job real — or a scam?
Investigate job listings and recruiter messages before you apply, share personal information, or send money. Get a risk score out of 100, the red flags behind it, and a clear next step.
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See what a check looks like
Paste the advert
Copy the whole listing — plus any messages the employer already sent you.
We read it closely
Every line is checked against the patterns used in real job scams.
You get a plain answer
Red flags, the wording that worries us, what's missing, and what to ask next.
From the blog
Scam stories & tips
Story
The "task job" that paid me $40 — then asked for $800
How app-review task scams hook job seekers with small real payouts, then demand deposits to unlock earnings.
Story
The cheque for "home office equipment" that bounced
A remote job, an instant offer, and a cheque to buy equipment from a "preferred vendor". Here's how the fake-cheque scam works.
Tips
7 red flags to spot in a job listing before you reply
A quick checklist of the wording and missing details that give most scam job adverts away.
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