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Here are a few ways to spot a scam before you apply:

• The job title says ‘Work From Home,’ this is not a real job title. Legitimate companies write the role of the job and not whether you are working on or offsite.
• They tell you that you could make vast sums of money. They are trying to play on the jobseekers greed.
• If it says “No experience required.” Most companies want employees with some skills, experience or knowledge, there are a few jobs that you not to have experience for, like junior roles but most want some understanding of the role at the very least.
• If there is very little or no knowledge about the company or the job. Does the job ad provide the following information: What are the actual duties? When and where did the company start? How many people does it employ? What products/services does it provide?
• If the job ad leads to a website the site contains lots of pictures that try and create a luxurious lifestyle image in your head. Pictures of sandy beaches, mansions, cars etc are again trying to evoke greed.
• You receive an unsolicited email advertising the position. No legitimate company is going to send such adverts to random strangers.
• They ask you for money. You are the one who is looking for work so why should you pay them? They may ask a fee for membership, exclusive information or secrets, administration fees or processing fees.

Don’t apply for the job if you think it is a scam. There are legitimate vacancies out there you just have to spot the real one’s from the fake. Hopefully the tips above will help you to avoid scams. Good luck!