Fraud & Scam Alert

Overview

Hiring scams are common across job platforms, email, WhatsApp, Telegram, and social media. Fraudsters may impersonate recruiters, create fake companies, or copy real job listings to steal money or personal data.

This page is a general safety guide for job seekers and employers using ResumeON. It does not replace your own verification. See also our Disclaimer.

Common scam patterns

Upfront payment requests: Fees for registration, background checks, laptop deposits, training, visa processing, or "job confirmation" are major red flags.
Fake recruiters: Someone contacts you claiming to represent a well-known company but uses a personal email, free messaging app, or unofficial domain.
Too-good-to-be-true offers: Extremely high pay, instant hiring with no interview, or work-from-home roles requiring little skill for large compensation.
Requests for sensitive data: Aadhaar, PAN, bank account, OTP, passport scans, or card details shared before a verified employer relationship is established.
Off-platform pressure: Recruiters who refuse to communicate through verifiable company channels and push you to private chat apps only.
Impersonation of ResumeON staff: Messages claiming to be from ResumeON support that ask for passwords, OTP codes, or payments.
Fake job listings: Employers or impersonators posting roles for companies they do not represent, or copying legitimate jobs with altered contact details.
Advance-fee fraud for employers: Fake candidates or agencies promising guaranteed hires or candidate databases for a fee outside normal platform use.

Warning signs for job seekers

The recruiter will not share a verifiable company website or office details
Interview happens only over chat with no video or named interviewer
You receive an offer letter before any meaningful evaluation
You are asked to buy equipment, software, or crypto through a specific vendor
Communication contains poor grammar, urgency, or threats
The job post contact email does not match the employer's domain

Warning signs for employers

Candidate refuses video verification or provides inconsistent work history
Profile appears copied from another person or uses stock imagery
Third parties claim they can deliver candidates for an upfront fee
Someone impersonates your company and posts jobs without authorization
Requests to move hiring communication to unverified personal accounts

What you should do

Verify the employer through its official website and known contact channels
Never share OTPs, passwords, or full financial credentials with anyone
Do not pay money to get a job or to receive candidate introductions
Keep records of messages, phone numbers, URLs, and payment requests
Use ResumeON messaging and profile tools where possible for traceability
Report suspicious activity to ResumeON and, if needed, local authorities

What ResumeON does and does not do

We provide tools for discovery, profiles, and matching
We may review reported abuse and suspend accounts that violate our policies
We do not guarantee that every user or listing is authentic
We are not responsible for off-platform interactions or losses from scams
We do not charge job seekers placement fees through the platform

Report fraud, scams, or impersonation

If you suspect a fake job, fake recruiter, impersonation, abusive listing, or misleading profile on ResumeON, report it to us. Include as much detail as possible so we can investigate.

Include in your report

Your ResumeON account email (if you have one)
URL of the job, profile, or page involved
Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or usernames used by the suspect
Screenshots or message transcripts (remove your own OTPs or secrets)
Whether money or personal documents were requested
Date and time of the incident

Use our Report an issue form to submit details securely, including optional screenshot or PDF attachments. Reports are logged with timestamp and request metadata for compliance review.

For urgent financial loss or identity theft, also contact your bank and local cybercrime or consumer protection authorities immediately.