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Job seekers are being urged to be vigilant. Lee Hoagland / The National
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Jobseekers are being urged to ask more questions when applying for roles. Matthew Staver / Bloomberg News
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The Covid-19 pandemic led to a spike in unscrupulous recruiters.
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Being asked to pay money upfront is a big warning sign for jobseekers. Getty
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Jobseekers can request to see a company's trade licence if they have any doubts about its operations.
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They should also check police alerts for reports of any recent scams.
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Job seekers are being urged to be vigilant. Lee Hoagland / The National
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Jobseekers are being urged to ask more questions when applying for roles. Matthew Staver / Bloomberg News
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The Covid-19 pandemic led to a spike in unscrupulous recruiters.
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Being asked to pay money upfront is a big warning sign for jobseekers. Getty
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Jobseekers can request to see a company's trade licence if they have any doubts about its operations.
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They should also check police alerts for reports of any recent scams.
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Job seekers are being urged to be vigilant. Lee Hoagland / The National
How to spot a recruitment scam in the UAE
Unscrupulous people are using the Covid-19 pandemic to exploit those in desperate need of a job
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Ramola Talwar Badam
08 September, 2020
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