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Finding a job offer in the United States can be an opportunity to increase your income or begin a new professional chapter. However, not all vacancies circulating on the internet are authentic: some are used by scammers to steal money, obtain personal data, or commit identity fraud. Check how to identify them!
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns that criminals may pose as recruiters from well-known companies, post ads on legitimate platforms, and even conduct virtual interviews to convince candidates that the offer is real.
What are the signs that a job offer in the United States is fake?
Before sending your resume or accepting a job proposal, check if it shows any of these red flags:
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- Te piden dinero para conseguir el empleo: desconfía si el supuesto reclutador solicita dinero por adelantado para trámites, inscripción, capacitación, uniformes o materiales
- Te ofrecen un salario demasiado alto por pocas horas de trabajo
- El reclutador utiliza un correo personal: si alguien afirma representar a una compañía reconocida, pero utiliza una cuenta genérica de Gmail, Yahoo u otro servicio personal, debes investigar antes de continuar
- Te contratan sin una entrevista real
- Te ofrecen el puesto inmediatamente después de enviar un mensaje
- Te piden datos personales o bancarios demasiado pronto
- Te presionan para aceptar inmediatamente.
What should you do if you received a fake job offer in the United States?
If you suspect that a vacancy is fraudulent, stop communicating with the alleged recruiter. Do not send money, documents, or banking information.
You can also report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If you found the vacancy on an employment platform or a social network, report it there as well.
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