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🛡️ Fake Interview Scam Checker

Recruiters reaching out unsolicited is normal — and one of the top scam vectors of the year. Fake Interview Scam Checker tells you which is which. Forward the recruiter message or upload the offer screenshot into ScamGuard — you'll get a clear verdict, a plain-language reason, and the next step. Works on phone, desktop and WhatsApp.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Upfront-fee red flags
  • Off-platform pivot detection
  • Known-template overlap
  • Recruiter and company verification
  • Visa / sponsorship scam flags
  • Fake-task / mule-role scoring

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Screenshot-only proof of activity
  • Threats of legal action or account closure
  • Refusal of video calls or in-person meetings
  • Urgency or time pressure
  • Unexpected contact you didn't request
  • Too-good-to-be-true offer

Real scam examples

App-rating tasks

Get paid to rate apps — except every batch ends with a 'deposit required to unlock higher-paying tasks'. The deposit never returns.

Reshipping role

'Quality control' role at home: receive packages, repackage, ship onward. The packages were bought with stolen cards.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Fake Interview Scam Checker vet?

Recruiter authenticity, company existence, offer wording, fee requests, off-platform pivots, reshipping/mule patterns and visa-sponsorship cons.

Is it free?

Yes — free anonymous checks.

What if the company looks real?

Scammers regularly clone real company branding. ScamGuard catches the impersonation even when the original company is legitimate.

Will it work for LinkedIn / Indeed / Upwork?

Yes — and for unsolicited WhatsApp / Telegram recruiter messages too.

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