Stay safe from job scams

Never pay to get a job. A real employer does not charge you to apply, interview or be hired.

Warning signs

• They ask for money: “registration”, “visa”, “medical”, “training”, “ticket” or “security deposit” fees.
• They ask for your passport original, bank card, PIN or one-time codes.
• The salary is far above normal for a job that needs no experience.
• They only talk to you on WhatsApp or Telegram, will not do a video call, and have no company website or email on a company domain.
• They push you to decide fast or to keep the offer secret.
• They promise a visa or a job guaranteed for a payment.
• The offer comes before any interview, or the “company” name is almost the same as a famous one.

What real employers do

• Interview you, then give a written offer or contract that you can read before you accept.
• Pay the cost of the employment visa and recruitment themselves. In the UAE, charging recruitment fees to workers is not allowed.
• Have a trade licence and a real address you can check.

Before you accept

1. Look for the Verified badge, then search the company name yourself and check it exists.
2. Read the contract: job title, salary, hours, place, who pays for the visa and flight.
3. Check the visa rules on the government’s official site (see our country guides). Keep your passport with you.
4. Tell a family member or friend where you are going and who the employer is.

Report it

Use the Report this job button on any job, or the Report button on a post or review. You can also email mjngroup09@gmail.com or use the contact form. If you have already paid or shared documents, tell your local police and your bank straight away.