How to stay safe from job scams

Workafy never asks candidates to pay to apply. Learn the warning signs of fake jobs and what to do.

Workafy never asks candidates to pay any fee to apply for jobs. If anyone asks for an application fee, OTP, UPI PIN, bank PIN or security deposit, the user should report it immediately.

Warning signs of a fake job

• You are asked to pay a registration, training, application or "processing" fee.
• You are asked to share an OTP, UPI PIN, bank PIN, card number or password.
• You are asked to pay a security deposit or buy equipment before joining.
• The offer is made without any interview, or the salary looks unusually high for the role.
• The recruiter pushes you to move the conversation off Workafy quickly or to act urgently.

What to do

• Do not pay and do not share any OTP, UPI PIN or bank PIN.
• Keep screenshots of the job post and messages.
• Report the job, company or message from Workafy so our team can review it.