How to spot a fake job posting

We have seen a big uptick in some very sophisticated job posting scams so please watch the entire video to get all the details.

When applying on EntertainmentCareers.Net, to protect your safety, we screen every employer, and we screen every posting to make sure that we only publish something that is a legitimate opportunity from a legitimate employer. Please note that most sites out there don’t screen their postings. If you ever see a posting on another site or get a random email or text message about scheduling an interview, and it sounds off, please contact us. We have 20+ years of experience, so we’ve gotten good at spotting the fakes.

This is our legit breakdown of what the scams look like and what to look out for. We also publish the emails that the scammers send, and we’ll put a link in the description below so you see real examples in our support center of how they try and take advantage of job applicants.

If you know what to look for, the bogus postings can be easy to spot. Unfortunately, we can see that many other sites out there have fallen prey to this recent rash of fake job postings.

Here are a few things to look for in a job posting scam:

Be wary of much higher-than-average pay – For example, when you see a job that is 2-3x the normal day-rate: A PA job that pays $300-$500 a day – if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

Look out for oddly formal language, or just strange language in general. If you see something on a job site that simply looks wrong, has odd wording, or British English, google the job details, and you will likely see the same job posted all over the US with different cities and different company names.

Be cautious if someone is rushing you – The “employer” will generally make you feel like time is of the essence and you will need to do everything quickly. Sometimes employers are legitimately in a hurry to hire, but please keep your eyes open.

The 2 new red flags that we have seen recently are 1) job postings that have links to a google doc that asks for a social security number and/or copy of your driver license and 2) random text messages or emails with vague language about having read your resume and wanting to schedule an interview. Most legit employers will respond to your job application or email you from an official company email. We rarely see employers texting to set up interviews.

The new scam that we have seen is when someone will register a domain from a company name and add a few extra words or letters like AENetworksHR.com or something that can really look legit. The scammers will reach out via text or email to schedule an interview via Microsoft Kaiza. They will send you a branded pdf that looks legit, and they will want to immediately hire you or onboard you by trying to get you to “buy” a laptop or tablet you will need for the job, promising that you will be reimbursed. You can see in our help center or our other videos on how this advanced fee scam works.

When in doubt trust your gut — if something doesn’t look right, or your radar is going off, trust your instincts. People are preying on your need for a job so sometimes we can overlook red or yellow flags. Do the research: google their email address and check it against the email you’re responding to. Please report it to the site that you found it on, and please also report it to us, so we can publish the names and phone numbers to prevent others from falling prey.

If you ever have any questions about the safety or security of any job posting you see out there, please reach out to us to be that second set of eyes. We have helped countless people through the years so please, when in doubt, reach out at any time.

If you have any other questions about postings or the website, please reach out to us or leave a comment below, and you may see your question answered here.

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