With many companies offering remote positions, the opportunities to take advantage of unsuspecting job seekers continue to rise. In fact, aided by AI, job scams have surged 118% from 2022 to 2023, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. These scams often attempt to gain money, learn personal details or other information to commit identity theft, or access your computer for malicious activity. 

Job sites like Indeed or FlexJobs list some of the most common job scams and strategies for avoiding them. Avoiding fake remote job scams requires a cautious approach. Here are some tips to help you stay safe:

  1. Research the Company: Always research the company offering the job. Check their official website and LinkedIn page, and read reviews on sites like Glassdoor or Indeed. If a company seems to lack a credible online presence, it may be a red flag. Our job postings are available at Karsun-LLC.com and KarsunCareers.com. Karsun employees will only attempt to contact you from email addresses using @karsun-llc.com at the end of the email address, such as talent@karsun-llc.com.
  2. Verify Email Addresses: Legitimate companies usually use their own domain names for email addresses. Be wary of employers contacting you from generic email services like Gmail or Yahoo.
  3. Be Wary of Upfront Payments: Legitimate job opportunities will not require you to pay fees or purchase equipment upfront. Avoid any job that asks for money to start.
  4. Check Job Descriptions: Job listings with vague descriptions, poor grammar, or unrealistic salary expectations could be signs of a scam. Genuine employers provide detailed job descriptions with clear requirements and responsibilities.
  5. Use Trusted Job Platforms: Use reputable job search platforms that verify employers and job postings. Platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor have systems in place to reduce fraudulent listings.
  6. Avoid Quick Job Offers: If a job offer comes with little to no interview process, it’s likely a scam. Legitimate employers will take time to vet candidates through interviews and assessments.
  7. Watch for Personal Information Requests: Be cautious if a potential employer asks for sensitive information like your Social Security number or bank details early in the process. Provide such information only after confirming the job offer’s legitimacy.
  8. Trust Your Instincts: If something feels off about a job offer or a company, trust your instincts and proceed with caution.
  9. Seek Recommendations: Ask for referrals from friends or professional networks who have worked remotely. They may provide leads to trustworthy companies.
  10. Report Suspicious Listings: If you encounter a job scam, report it to the platform where it was posted and relevant authorities, like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States.

By staying vigilant and following these tips, you can better protect yourself from falling victim to fake remote job scams.

Finally, if you’re looking to join our team, you should know our current job openings are available at Karsun-LLC.com and KarsunCareers.com. If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, Karsun employees will only attempt to contact you from email addresses using @karsun-llc.com at the end of the email address, such as talent@karsun-llc.com.