Opportunity Verifier

Protect yourself from job scams and fake opportunities. Get instant red flag detection before sharing personal information.

Scams are common. Stay alert.

Employment scams target desperate job seekers. Never pay for a job, never share ID or bank details before verification, and never accept "work from home" opportunities that seem too good to be true.

Describe the Opportunity

Job/Opportunity Details:

Include: how you found it, what they're offering, what they're asking for, and anything that feels unusual

Red Flag Checklist (tick any that apply):

They're asking me to pay money (registration fee, training fee, etc.)

They want my ID number, bank details, or personal documents upfront

They're pressuring me to decide quickly or say "limited spots"

The job description is vague or doesn't explain what I'll actually do

The salary seems unrealistically high for the work

They only communicate via WhatsApp, no email or phone number

No proper interview, they offered the job immediately

The company has no website or their website looks unprofessional

Messages have lots of spelling/grammar mistakes

They guarantee income or say "earn R5000 per day easily"

Safety Assessment

LIKELY SAFE

Low risk detected

Red Flags Detected

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