An attractive advertisement is not proof that a vacancy exists. Verification is especially important when recruiters request passports, fees or personal financial information.
What matters in practice
Begin with the company’s own careers page. A vacancy posted on a separate domain or social media account should match a real opening on an employer-controlled channel. If it does not, contact the employer using the contact information published on its own website, not only the number in the advertisement.
Compare the business name, postal address, interviewer email domain and job details. Watch for unusual spelling, recently created web domains, instant offers without interviews and promises of guaranteed visas or free flights. None of these alone always proves fraud, but together they are important warning signs.
Skills, decisions and verification
A real offer explains salary, location, duties, working hours, reporting structure and contingencies. In Canada, immigration permissions and hiring processes are regulated; an employer or recruiter cannot independently guarantee a visa outcome.
If asked to pay an upfront employment fee or send documents before you can authenticate the opportunity, stop and verify through independent official channels. Preserve screenshots and messages if you suspect fraud.
Practical next steps
Check the official careers page; confirm employer contact details independently; never purchase a promised job offer; report suspicious communications.
Important note
This article is an independent educational guide. It is not a job advertisement, an employer statement, or immigration or legal advice. Verify openings and current requirements with official sources.