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Ask HN: I got a fake job offer, but why?

2•Jean-Philipe•1h ago
Some time ago, I got a job offer via linkedin. It didn't trigger the usual red flags that I get from fake job offers - credible profile, some posts, a company with a German domain. It seemed legit to me, if it wasn't for the rather high advertised salary.

Anyway, I sent over my CV figuring it couldn't hurt, and got an invitation for an initial talk.

First weird thing: too many available slots, too far away. Like, two weeks in the future, but from 9:00-23:00 all free slots. So I picked one. Day comes and I miss it, and I get another one a few weeks later. One hour before the meeting, I get a message that the guy is on holiday, moved by another two weeks, to a time that is not convenient for me. Moved by another week. Few minutes before the meeting, moved by another week. I've only texted a guy on linkedin. Nobody ever phoned me. Weird. Seems fake - but why, what's the goal here, what was this good for? Should I be worried?

(PS I have job now, that I'm really happy with, so all good. I'm just curious...)

Comments

pavel_lishin•1h ago
Maybe it's just a badly run workplace.
saltyoldman•37m ago
Last year when I was looking for a job I ran into a lot of scams. Seems like the world is filled up with fraud and scams now. Doesn't make me hopeful for the future.

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