Photos that look too professional
Model-like photos or images that appear elsewhere online are a common sign of a stolen identity.
Overseas jobs and delayed meetings
Claims of working abroad, on ships or in the armed forces are often used to explain why a meeting keeps being postponed.
Avoiding video calls
Repeated excuses to avoid a live video call should raise questions.
Requests for money
Customs fees for a gift, a medical emergency or a business problem: any request for money before meeting is a serious warning sign.
How to check
Ask for a live video call, verify the employer independently and speak to family through a separate channel. If in doubt, a profile verification can confirm the facts quickly and quietly.