Do You Have a Fake Job Offer?

A fake job offer is the latest scam targeting those who want to come to Canada. Proceed with caution!

Yes, a genuine job offer from a Canadian employer goes a long way in helping an immigration application. In many cases, it’s the key to success. But it’s also a hard thing to get, especially when you are applying for jobs from your home country. So when you get a job offer, it’s like a dream come true. But is it really true? Or simply too good to be true?

Know the Signs so You Won’t Get Fooled

#1: YOU HAVE TO PAY THE RECRUITER. In reality, the employer is the one who pays the recruiter. If the recruiter asks you for payment to “find a job” for you, it may be a scam. Look into it further before getting on board.

#2: CHECK THE EMAIL ADDRESS. Check the actual email address and not the name of the sender. Is it from a legitimate company? If yes, check the naming convention of the legitimate company. Does your email address follow the same naming convention? If you get many No answers, it could be a fake job offer.

#3: GRAMMATICAL ERRORS. A fake job offer usually contains glaring grammatical errors. That’s a sure sign it’s a fake. The same goes for the work permit, so make sure to check every little thing.

#4: NO JOB INTERVIEW. You know how hard it can be to get a job offer. Yet out of the blue, you get one. And you did not even do a job interview! That’s clearly a fake job offer. Especially if you never submitted your resume too.

#5: DOUBLE-CHECK STATIONERY. Scammers are getting more sophisticated. They may make PDF offer letters with official-looking logos and letter formats. Be careful! Check with the companies and organizations represented by these logos. Confirm that the letter format is correct and that the signatory is a genuine representative of the company or organization.

Do you think you are a victim of fraud? We may be able to help. We retain a professional checker whose job is simply to validate these job offers, as well as offers for work permits, visas, etc from questionable sources. Better safe than sorry! You can contact us here.

If you are still looking for a job offer, hang in there! The economy isn’t in best shape due to the pandemic, but it’s recovering. If you want to explore other options to immigrate to Canada, you can ask for a free assessment.

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