An email arrives from what looks like Google, Infosys, or Deloitte offering a dream job. The link leads to a fake page that steals your credentials and personal information. Here is how to spot a fake job email in 60 seconds.
What Is This Scam?
Scammers send emails mimicking top companies with logos and professional formatting. The email contains a link to complete your application or schedule an interview which leads to a phishing page capturing your email, password, or Aadhaar details.
How It Works
- 1Victim receives an unsolicited email with a well-known company's branding.
- 2Email contains a link to verify details or access an interview portal.
- 3Link leads to a fake website identical to the real company site.
- 4Victim enters credentials or personal details.
- 5Scammer uses stolen data for account takeover or identity fraud.
⚠ Red Flags to Watch For
- Sender email is not from the company's official domain
- You never applied to this company
- Grammar errors or unusual formatting in the email
- Link URL does not match the company's real website
- Asked to pay for background checks or equipment
What to Do If You Are Targeted
Do not click any links. Verify the sender's email domain carefully. If you have entered any details, change passwords immediately and enable 2FA. Run a malware scan. Report the phishing email to the real company and to cybercrime.gov.in.
✅ Stay Safe Checklist
- Always check the sender's full email address not just the display name
- Hover over links before clicking to see the real URL
- No legitimate company asks for payment during recruitment
- Verify job offers by calling the company's official number from their real website
- Use haveibeenpwned.com to check if your data was exposed