Looking up when a website's domain was registered — a brand-new domain behind an established “company” is a strong scam signal.
A free WHOIS or domain-lookup tool reveals when a domain was registered. If a supposedly well-known employer's careers site was created days or weeks ago, the mismatch exposes a front company or clone site.
It's a fast, powerful check: real companies typically own their domains for years, while scam sites are freshly minted and quickly discarded.
Frequently asked questions
How does checking a domain's age help spot a scam?
Legitimate companies have usually owned their domain for years. If a WHOIS lookup shows the site was registered very recently despite claiming to be an established employer, that's a strong sign it's fake.