Job scams in Canada: how to recognize a trustworthy recruitment agency

The questions to ask, and the answers that should make you walk away.

D1 · Safety and legitimacyDraft in progress

The warning signs

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The questions to ask before paying anything

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What an agency can and cannot do

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Verifying a Canadian employer

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Where to report

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