How To Identify Scam Job Titles on Indeed
We work hard to keep jobs on Indeed safe and real. However, scammers still try to post fake jobs. This article will help you spot fake job titles. You'll learn about common scam job titles, seasonal job scams, and how to stay safe during your job search.
What are Indeed's Safe Search Guidelines?
Whether you're looking for a job or just browsing, take time to read our Safe Search Guidelines. These guidelines will help you recognize and avoid scams.
Why do people scam on Indeed?
Scammers may use our platform to try to steal your:
- Personal details
- Financial information
- Money
They could also use this information to pretend to be you or make future scams look real.
Common job titles scammers use
Scammers often use popular and entry-level job titles to trick people. These jobs seem easy and offer good pay, which makes people more likely to apply.
Assistant jobs
These include:
- Office assistant
- Personal assistant
- Administrative assistant
- Part-time assistant
Why scammers use them
They promise easy work-from-home jobs, high pay, or short hours for full pay. These offers often sound too good to be true.
Receptionist jobs
These include:
- Office receptionist
- Secretary
- Receptionist or bookkeeper
Why scammers use them
Lots of people search for these jobs.
Delivery driver and chauffeur jobs
These include:
- Personal driver
- Delivery driver
- Part-time driver
- Chauffeur
Why scammers use them
These jobs are common and needed in many places, so scammers know people will be interested.
Warehouse worker jobs
These include:
- Warehouse worker
- Stock associate
- Forklift driver
- Machine operator
Why scammers use them
These jobs often pay well and don't need much experience. Scammers use them to catch job seekers' attention.
Remote work jobs
These include:
- Remote customer service
- Work-from-home data entry
- Online survey taker
- Social media manager
Why scammers use them
Remote work is popular. Scammers post fake remote jobs that promise flexibility and high pay for easy work.
Seasonal and holiday job scams
Scammers may target people searching for seasonal work during busy periods.
Holiday retail (November to January)
- Seasonal retail associate
- Holiday customer service
- Gift wrapper or package handler
- Temporary warehouse jobs
Summer jobs (May to August)
- Summer camp counselor
- Lifeguard or pool attendant
- Tutoring or childcare
- Seasonal park or recreation jobs
Tax season (January to April)
- Tax preparer or tax assistant
- Seasonal accounting
- Data entry for tax firms
- Remote bookkeeping
Staying safe during your job search
- Review the Safe Search Guidelines.
Learn how to verify suspicious employer communication.
Report fake job posts or suspicious messages.
Review your options if you think you're scammed.