Quick summary
We work hard to ensure the safety and authenticity of jobs on our platform. However, it’s essential to recognize scam jobs. The information on this page will help you spot fake job titles and understand why scammers use them.
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 use this information in other ways, like pretending to be someone else or making future scams look real.
Common job titles scammers use
Scammers often use popular 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. Scammers may post fake ads that look real, then ask for your personal information.
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 require much experience, so scammers use them to catch job seekers’ attention.
What you should do
- Review the Safe Search Guidelines.
- Be careful with jobs that sound too easy or perfect.
- Report fake job posts or suspicious messages.
- Review your options if you think you’re being scammed.