How to spot and avoid job and freelance scams

Hirencer does not verify jobs, projects, companies or users. That means you should check every offer yourself. These steps help you spot common scams in any country.

Step-by-step

1. Know the red flags

   Be careful if an offer asks you to pay a fee, deposit or “security amount”, promises very high pay for little work, is vague about the work or company, or pushes you to decide immediately.

2. Research the company

   Search the company name online. Look for an official website, address, reviews and social accounts, and confirm that contact details match.

3. Keep conversations on Hirencer at first

   Use on-site messages while you check the person. Be cautious if they insist on moving to a private chat app straight away.

4. Protect your information

   Never share passwords, one-time codes, card or bank PINs, or ID documents with someone you have not verified. Share only the minimum personal data.

5. Get terms in writing

   Confirm scope, pay, payment dates, deadlines and ownership of the work before you start.

6. Never take overpayments or “refund” requests

   A common scam sends too much money and asks you to return the difference. Do not.

7. Report anything suspicious

   Send the link and screenshots to support@hirencer.com. Stop contact and do not send money.

Tips and good to know

• Real employers do not ask you to buy equipment from them, pay for training or pay to be hired.
• If you lost money, contact your bank or payment provider at once and your local police or cybercrime service. In India, call 1930 or visit cybercrime.gov.in.
• Hirencer cannot recover money paid outside the Platform.

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