Is this job posting real?
Paste a job posting and we'll check it against known patterns from scam and ghost listings — before you spend an hour tailoring a résumé to it.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a ghost job?
A posting kept live with no real intent to hire — sometimes to gauge market interest, sometimes to build a resume database, sometimes an outright scam collecting personal details or upfront fees.
Does a clean result mean the posting is definitely real?
No. This checks for known patterns in the text alone — a well-written scam can show zero flags, and a genuine posting can occasionally trip one (a startup that really does hire fast, for instance). Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Is anything I paste sent to a server?
No. The check runs entirely in your browser. If you choose to match the posting, the text is kept temporarily in this browser so it can be carried into the new application screen; it is not uploaded by this checker.
What's the single biggest red flag?
Being asked to pay anything — a registration fee, a deposit, money for a "starter kit" — before you start. No legitimate employer charges you to be hired.