Report flags / employment letter
DETAILS“The employer's contact email is a free webmail address”
What this flag on a employment letter means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
The letter gives a Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook or similar address as the employer's contact.
Why it matters
Anyone can open a free email account named after a company. A fake letter often points to a friend posing as HR.
Ordinary explanations
- Very small employers sometimes run their business from a personal email address.
What to check
Don't use the contact details in the letter. Find the employer's HR number on its official website and confirm the letter with them.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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