Not every opportunity is safe.

Before you apply, pay, or share your documents — run these 5 quick checks:

1. Verify the Source

Search the opportunity outside the link you were given.
Check the official website, LinkedIn, and real reviews.

If you can’t verify it independently, pause.

2. Watch Out for Upfront Fees 🚩

Legit scholarships and jobs don’t ask for large “processing” or “placement” fees.

Small application fees can exist, but pressure to pay fast = red flag.

3. Check the Email Domain

Official organizations don’t use random emails like:

Gmail

Yahoo

Look for domains like:
@university.edu or @organization.org

4. Look for Pressure Tactics

“Limited slots”
“Apply within 24 hours”
“Pay now or lose it”

Real opportunities give you time to decide.

5. Protect Your Personal Information

Never send:

Passport details

Bank information

Sensitive documents

Until you’ve fully verified the opportunity.

Scammers don’t just take money.
They take advantage of your dream to leave.