Step 01
Watch for money before work
A demand for an application, interview, shortlisting or guaranteed-placement fee is a serious warning sign. Be cautious with requests to transfer money for a visa, medical check, training or equipment before the employer and process have been independently verified. Overseas recruitment rules and allowable costs can differ; check relevant official Pakistan guidance and get written explanations.
Step 02
Verify identity outside the message
Search for the organisation's official website yourself and use its published contact details. Check whether the vacancy appears on the official careers page or original public source. Be wary of lookalike email addresses, copied logos and messaging accounts that cannot be tied to the organisation.
Step 03
Notice pressure and secrecy
A short deadline, a promise that you must not tell anyone, or a demand for immediate passport, bank or identity details should prompt a pause. Real hiring steps should be explainable. Ask for written details and take time to verify them through another channel.
Step 04
Protect documents and accounts
Do not share passwords, one-time codes or remote access to your device. Share only necessary documents with a verified recipient, and understand how they will be used. Do not hand over your original passport or CNIC to an unverified intermediary.
Step 05
If something seems wrong
Stop communicating through the suspicious channel, save screenshots and payment records, and seek advice from your bank or relevant authorities if money or accounts are at risk. Report through official channels. A checklist can reduce risk, but it cannot certify that an offer is safe.
Take the next step
Use the original source. Keep your own record.
naukri.si helps you discover public-source vacancies. Applications go to the original employer or publisher, and destination rules depend on official country information and the employer.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
- Can a real-looking website still be part of a scam?
- Yes. Logos and copied pages can be misused. Verify using contact details and vacancy information found independently on the organisation's official channels.
- Are all recruitment or visa-related costs fraudulent?
- Not necessarily; rules and legitimate costs vary. Never pay based only on a message or promise. Verify the recruiter, ask for written details, and check current official guidance for Pakistan and the destination.
- Can naukri.si guarantee that a listing is safe?
- No. Listings are drawn from public sources and can change. Check the original source, verify the employer or publisher independently and use the safety steps in this guide.
Continue with a related guide
General guidance only. Job listings may change or expire. Verify details with the original public source and check current requirements with the relevant official country sources.