Jooble Help Center

These tips will help you recognize a dishonest employer or a fraudulent job offer and avoid falling victim to a job scam.

• No corporate email address. A company's email addresses typically share a domain with its official website (e.g., name@companyname.com). Legitimate company representatives do not contact applicants from personal addresses such as Gmail or Outlook. Note that small businesses and sole traders sometimes use personal email — if in doubt, search the address online to check for any reported issues.
• No verifiable company information. The listing lacks a company name, website, contact details, or description of the industry. A legitimate job advertisement clearly states the company name, field of activity, full contact information, and specific details about the role — including responsibilities, working conditions, and requirements.
• Unrealistically attractive conditions. A suspiciously high salary with no clear explanation, vague promises of easy income, or a job description that leaves you unsure of the actual duties and requirements are common warning signs. If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.
• You are asked to make a payment. Legitimate employers never ask candidates to pay for training materials, starter kits, registration fees, or anything else. If payment is requested at any stage of the hiring process, treat it as a serious red flag.
• The employer requests sensitive personal data too early. A legitimate employer may ask for documents — but only after several rounds of interviews and upon issuing an official job offer. Never send photos of documents that contain your national ID number or passport number before signing an official contract. Equally, never share your bank card number or CVV code with anyone during the job search process.
• The employer insists on communicating via Telegram or WhatsApp only. Be cautious if an employer pushes to move all communication exclusively to Telegram or WhatsApp and consistently avoids phone calls or official email correspondence. Legitimate companies use official channels for hiring and do not refuse to communicate through them.
• A newly registered or suspicious website domain. Fraudsters often use short-lived, disposable websites. If something seems off, search for the company name online and look for reviews or fraud reports before proceeding.

If any of the points above apply to your interaction with an employer, or if you have any doubts at all, please contact Jooble Support immediately via the Help Center portal.