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I have received a job offer, recently but it seems a little sketchy. First they give me a contract without any formal interview. So I send them a email to ask way this was. Then they sent back a email explaining somethings and gave me website. When I looked at the website it didn't exist. I also could only find one other website to there company. I don't know if this is just a small business or something else. I don't know what to do here if I should trust the company or not.

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  1. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    This is almost surely a scam. No legitimate company makes an offer without (typically) multiple interviews. But not without at least one.

    Did your correspondence with this company start by text by any chance? I have noticed that a lot of scams start that way.

  2. Anonymous

    First, NEVER click on link.

    Secondly, ALWAYS trust your gut. If you suspect a scam.... these people are taking advantage of a vulnerable, unemployed job seeker.

    Remember...."if it sounds too good--" the old adage holds ESPECIALLY true today.

  3. Anonymous

    Do as much research to learn the company's legal name, physical address and start digging.

    If it were me I would run as fast as I could. This is shady and even dangerous.

  4. Anonymous

    I Am author of this post Thanks for the information I will be more careful with my pursuits and applications.

  5. Betsy Ganim Cowette

    There is a scam that had been going around Indeed where you seem to get hired for a remote job they ask you for your credit card data or to send a check so they can buy your computer equipment and they will reimburse you, then they send you a fake check, and you are out any money you gave them. If it doesn't seem right it's probably not. Good job questioning, go with your gut.

  6. misskelleyp

    They also do an "interview" and then tell you you're hired, and send you very legitimate looking new hire paperwork - application forms, direct deposit form, etc. Which gets them your SSN and banking info... Definitely go with your gut!

  7. Anonymous

    Scam!!!! Hope you didn’t give them any personal information. I had one company that would only give interviews over text! Imagine. This was during the pandemic when all manner of scammers were preying on people. Stay away.

  8. misskelleyp

    It could be a phishing scam, looking for your personal information. Try to independently verify this "offer". Google search the company and then call them directly. If you explain to the receptionist the issue s/he should be able to put you through to HR so you can ask some questions. Absolutely do not provide these people with your personal information until you are rock solid sure that they are legit. Good luck!

  9. Anonymous

    Definitely move on from that. I can't imagine accepting any legit offer without an interview (remember, when interviewing, it's a 2-way street - you are also interviewing the company to see if they are a fit for you).

  10. Deb Allen

    Big No, block them and ensure you have not shared any information such as banking or SSN.

  11. Anonymous

    It sure sounds like a scam. Do not share any personal information and please block any further incoming communication from them.

  12. Vanessa Pacheco

    While I would agree with most of the posters that these situations are usually a scam, I am currently working on a WFH project that I got with no interview because it is a huge document review project. I was, however, able to look up the company and the people that I was dealing with online. If they are legit, they will send you equipment directly as this project did.

  13. Dianna Deeley

    Not a job offer! That's a scam.

  14. Anonymous

    run away quickly

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