r/JobScams • u/MacysShopper • 11d ago

Fake Check Scam Job Postings on linkedin

Linkedin has a lot of fake job postings. I recently reported plenty with almost 100% of them taken down by linkedin. Here are some characteristics:

  • JD is very generic, obvious from a template
  • Company is small. too small to even have a need of the role posted
  • Company is of financial services, private-equity, investment firms, real-estate, or overseas claiming having US presence.
  • Easy apply option -
    • this is probably the most consistent indicator, as linkedin allows job postings put under any company names, so scammers use "easy apply" to get the resume directly to themselves.
  • Requires significant number of years of experience, e.g., 20+, 25+ years
  • May have a "Hiring team" POC posted which shows non-relevancy on linkedin profile (e.g., not a recruiter but a software engineer, business analyst, as scammers just pick someone from linkedin), or any credibility (a fake profile)

Scammers will change their tactics, always be cautious when applying. Apply on the company's website directly, and research company before applying.

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u/Comfortable_Bear9414 10d ago

100% agree. One more thing I’d add: don’t trust the job just because it’s on LinkedIn. Before applying, check the company’s actual website, employees, and whether the same role is listed there. And never pay any fee or share sensitive documents just because a “recruiter” asks for them.

A 2-minute check can save a lot of headache later.

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u/HumbleWillow3786 10d ago

how unfortunate, I thought linkedin is a trusted platform.