SIGNALUAE Job Offer Scam & Fake Agency Checker
Check any job offer, interview invitation, email domain, or Dubai office address in 60 seconds. Instant analysis against UAE Labour Law, fake agency databases, and MOHRE verification rules.
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Browse 3,300+ Verified UAE Jobs →UAE Recruitment Scam Red Flags
Every week hundreds of job seekers are scammed into paying advance fees. Here is how to protect yourself:
1. Payment Demands are 100% Illegal
Under Article 6 of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, employers are strictly prohibited from charging workers recruitment costs, visa fees, medical testing, or file registration fees. Anyone asking you to pay is a scammer.
2. Fake Free-Email Domains
Legitimate UAE government entities, banks, and major hotel chains (ADNOC, Emirates NBD, Careem, Marriott) never conduct hiring from @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, or spoofed domains like @adnoc-careers.org.
3. WhatsApp / Telegram Interview Scams
Scammers rarely show their faces. If you receive an employment agreement after only answering text questions in a WhatsApp or Telegram chat, it is almost certainly a fraudulent identity theft or fee scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions on UAE Job Offers & Visa Rules
Key legal facts every candidate needs to know under UAE Labour Law (Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021).
How do I verify if a UAE job offer is genuine?
Check that the offer letter contains an official MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation) transaction number (e.g. ST-xxxxx or MB-xxxxx). Verify it directly on mohre.gov.ae. Genuine employers never hire via free email addresses (@gmail.com, @yahoo.com) or ask for advance fees.
Does a jobseeker ever pay for a UAE employment visa or medical test?
Under Article 6 of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on Labour Relations, the employer must bear all recruitment and visa expenses, including entry permits, medical tests, and Emirates ID issuance. Demanding money from candidates is 100% illegal.
How can I verify a UAE work permit on the official MOHRE portal?
Visit mohre.gov.ae or open the MOHRE mobile app. Navigate to Enquiry Services > View Approved Job Offer. Enter your transaction number and passport details to review the official contract stamped by the UAE government.
What are the common signs of fake recruitment agencies in Dubai?
Common red flags include charging upfront registration or file opening fees (AED 200-500), conducting text-only interviews over WhatsApp or Telegram without video, issuing immediate unconditional offers, and operating from short-term shared business centers in Deira or Al Barsha without an official MOHRE license.
Can I legally work in the UAE on a visit or tourist visa?
No. Working on a visit or tourist visa is strictly prohibited by UAE immigration laws. Employers face penalties up to AED 50,000, and employees face deportation and labour bans. You must obtain a formal employment entry permit before starting work.
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