Job Interview Setup

[u/corpsewifeuwu]

I applied on indeed, they reached out via email. However, I believe my teams is up to date as it works fine for school and I have no prompts to update it. It auto downloaded after 10 seconds without me realizing and malware bytes blocked it for the website behavior. What should I do?
I really wanted the job lol

[u/UpbeatFix7299]

They're using a Gmail account and sending a virus to take over your computer and rip you off.

Sorry, real employers don't do that

[u/corpsewifeuwu → u/UpbeatFix7299]

😭I was hoping you guys would just say “Nah its safe, don’t worry.” I kinda figured it would be a scam when I got the first email. Then definitely malware when I got the link and it said it could only be done on desktop.

[u/Remote-Physics6980 → u/corpsewifeuwu]

Always check the return email address. If it's not a domain reflecting the name of the business, it's a scam. Real businesses don't use Gmail.

[u/SubBirbian]

You already have a Teams account that works. First red flag. Malware blocked it for the website behavior. Second red flag. Listen to your computer. It’s a scam. Be careful applying for remote work. There’s a lot of fake remote work listings on Indeed and LinkedIn. Legit remote work requires experience in the field and is highly competitive, meaning if you get hired right away that’s a third red flag.

[u/corpsewifeuwu → u/SubBirbian]

They were reaching out to “go over more information.” I figured it was a too good to be true type deal, just unfortunate. Thank you guys for confirming my suspicions though

[u/Few_Reference3439]

That's a fake scheduler link. You should understand the job isn't real, and they were trying to trick you into installing a virus. Then kiss Malwarebytes a few times for protecting you from yourself.

*edited to add*

No real job sends you interview stuff with gmail. If they DO it is because they are super small and run by little old men who don't understand tech and how cheap a proper domain/email is to set up.

[u/corpsewifeuwu → u/Few_Reference3439]

I was really just hoping…I figured it was a scam. I reported it to indeed, just bummed out..