TalkScams Team · Source-backed educational guide · Not a community report
An upfront registration fee for a remote job
Job scammers may describe a deposit as a refundable onboarding, identity-check or equipment-registration fee. A job opportunity is not validated by the promise that this money will be returned after orientation.
Source: U.S. Federal Trade Commission · Original advisory date: 2025-06-11
This summary is not a firsthand report or an endorsement or partnership by the source.
Warning signs to recognize
- You must transfer money before receiving verifiable employment paperwork.
- A recruiter cannot confirm the employer through a verified channel
How to check or protect yourself
- Stop the payment request and verify the listing through an independent company channel.
- Verify the offer before supplying payment or personal data