scam in the making

Scam In The Making.

@rakski (150457)

Philippines

March 23, 2026 9:00pm CST

I saw my neighbor earlier, a single mom of two boys, and she looked completely exhausted, like she was on the verge of giving up. She told me she was supposed to start a new job, and she and the employer were already discussing the contract. However, she noticed that important details like the base pay per hour, number of working hours, and payment setup were not included in the contract. So last night, she asked the employer for clarification. Apparently, the employer didn’t take it well. The employer explained the compensation and insisted that those details are not included in their contracts. Despite her concerns, she really needed the job to support her children, so she decided to trust the employer blindly and messaged that she was ready to sign. Unfortunately, the employer later informed her that they had decided not to proceed with her application. I think that is a red flag for scam. What do you think?

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@Ineeddentures (24001)

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24 Mar

Not sure about this Raquel For the life of me I can't work out exactly what the scam is Sounds like the employer isn't going to pay the going rate and just wants either free or cheap labour, and no questions asked

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

Contract should include the salary and there was none mentioned

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@Ineeddentures (24001)

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23h

@rakski That is what I thought Not good Scam Someone trying to get cheap labour

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

20h

@Ineeddentures true!

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@LadyDuck (496399)

• Italy

24 Mar

It surely was a scam, I am sorry she was not hired, but I am sure she would have worked and got no money at all. Better she finds another job.

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@LadyDuck (496399)

• Italy

17h

@rakski - When someone does not want to mention the salary and working hours in the contract is a red alarm, better not to sign.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

10h

@LadyDuck that is what I told her, especially in a work contract. I think are necessary to written there

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

true! I told her it is better to find out soon rather than wasting time and putting all her efforts but not getting paid

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@Marilynda1225 (89460)

• United States

24 Mar

Does sound a bit strange that the employer decided against hiring her. Can only hope she didn't get caught up in a scam and can find a job that's perfect for her,

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

I hope that she find a legitimate job. It seems the employer is vague on her salary terms

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@Marilynda1225 (89460)

• United States

23h

@rakski I wouldn't accept a job unless the salary was determined.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

20h

@Marilynda1225 that is true!

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@DianneN (252059)

• United States

24 Mar

I think it’s a scam. She’s better off looking for a legitimate job.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

It is good that happened even before she started

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@DianneN (252059)

• United States

24 Mar

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@thedevilinme (5031)

• Northampton, England

24 Mar

She could do Diane's nails ;-0

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Brigitte Gonzales

@bbghitte (3327)

• Philippines

23h

Oh, that's so sad. But I think it's a blessing in disguise that she noticed those red flags before she started, imagine working for hours then later on found out that you are not receiving anything. Hoping she'll find a new one soon!

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

20h

That is so true! Imagine all the efforts and time she will waste on it if she started the job and not get paid?

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24 Mar

Scam or not. But the contract should indicate all the needed details like hours of work, salary, days of work, leave credits, etc. So the employee won't be exploited by an employer.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

I agree plus the salary and when should she get paid.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

11h

@Jehanne yes, that is true!

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13h

@rakski hopefully what we are thinking won't happen to her, given her situation.

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@snowy22315 (205036)

• United States

25 Mar

I agree, or a job she won't want after a few months.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

20h

so true

@jstory07 (147950)

• Roseburg, Oregon

24 Mar

Maybe not a scam but I think she pay would have been less.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

possibly, maybe the employer will pay her differently, not sure

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@JESSY3236 (21821)

• United States

24 Mar

Yes that sounds like a scam.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

that is true

@JudyEv (375414)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Mar

I'm very sorry for your friend. I hope she is able to get a new job soon.

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

I am hoping and praying for that too

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@arunima25 (93118)

• Bangalore, India

24 Mar

That's definitely a red flag. Things have to be clearly mentioned in a job contract. Sorry about your neighbor. I really hope and pray that she lands in a genuine job soon. This might be good as she escaped ro fall prey of cheap exploited labour

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@rakski (150457)

• Philippines

25 Mar

I agree!