How to Spot and Avoid Job Scams in Lebanon
Warning signs of fake job offers in Lebanon — upfront fees, too-good-to-be-true pay, requests for bank details — and what to do if you are targeted.
When many people are looking for work, scammers follow. Fake job offers spread on social media, messaging apps and even through calls that sound professional. Knowing the warning signs protects your money and your personal data.
Red flags
- You are asked to pay — for "registration", "training", a uniform, a visa or a medical test — before you start.
- The pay is far above normal for very little work or no experience.
- You get an offer without any interview, or the "interview" happens only by text message.
- They ask for your bank card code, online-banking password, or a photo of your card.
- The company has no address, website or real phone number, or uses only a personal email.
- You are pressured to decide immediately "before the place is gone".
How to check an offer
- Search the company name and phone number online and on social media.
- Ask for the job details in writing: title, salary, address and working hours.
- Meet at the company’s real workplace, during working hours. Tell someone where you are going.
- Never hand over your original ID or passport to keep.
Overseas job offers
Be especially careful with offers to work abroad. Genuine employers do not ask you to pay large fees to secure the job, and they give you a written contract before you travel. If in doubt, verify with the destination country’s embassy.
If you have been targeted
Stop all contact and do not send more money. Contact your bank right away if you shared card or account details. Keep screenshots of the messages and report the case to the Internal Security Forces’ cybercrime bureau. If the post appeared on Wazefli, report it to us at [email protected] so we can remove it.
