That’s a very important question—job-offer scams are unfortunately common in the UAE. Here’s a clear, practical checklist you can use to tell whether a company and interview request are genuine or fake.
- Check the Company’s Official Presence (Most Important)
A legitimate UAE company will have verifiable public records.
Do this:
- Google the exact company name (not just what’s in the email).
- Look for:
- An official website (not a single-page site)
- A UAE office address
- A landline number (not only WhatsApp)
🚩 Red flag:
- No website or only a vague Facebook/Instagram page
- Website registered very recently
- Website text copied from other companies
- Verify the Email Address Carefully
Real companies use official domain emails.
Genuine:
hr@companyname.comrecruitment@companyname.ae
🚩 Fake:
- Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook addresses
- Misspelled domains (e.g.
@companeyname.com) - Extra words added (
@companyname-careers.com)
👉 Tip: Copy the domain and open it in your browser.
- Look for the Company on LinkedIn
Most real UAE employers are active on LinkedIn.
Check:
- Company page with employees listed
- HR or recruiter profile sending the message
- Employees based in UAE
🚩 Red flag:
- No LinkedIn presence at all
- Newly created profiles with no connections
- Profiles using stock photos
- Never Pay Money — Ever
This is non-negotiable.
🚩 100% SCAM if they ask for:
- Visa fees
- Medical test fees
- “Security deposit”
- Training or document processing fees
✔️ Fact:
In the UAE, employers pay for visas, not candidates.
- Check the Interview Process
Real companies follow a professional process.
Genuine process:
- Formal interview invitation
- Interview via Zoom/Teams or at an office
- Clear job description and salary range
🚩 Scam signs:
- “Congratulations, you’re selected” without interview
- Interview via Telegram or WhatsApp text only
- Poor English, generic messages
- Immediate job offer
- Verify the Physical Address
If they mention an office location:
- Search the address on Google Maps
- Check if the company name appears at that location
🚩 Red flag:
- Address is a residential building
- “Office” is inside a hotel or business center with no listing
- Cross-Check with UAE Authorities (Advanced Check)
You can search:
- Dubai Economy (DED) business registry
- Abu Dhabi TAM
- Free Zone authorities (DMCC, JAFZA, etc.)
If the company claims to be registered but doesn’t appear → 🚩
- Trust Your Instincts
If something feels rushed, too easy, or too good to be true—it usually is.
Common scam phrases:
- “Limited slots available”
- “Immediate joining required”
- “Selected based on CV only”
- What You Should Do If You’re Unsure
You can:
- Ask them for:
- Trade license copy
- Official website
- Office landline number
- Verify before replying further