A bogus hiring or onboarding portal built to look like real HR software and harvest data or payments.
Scammers stand up counterfeit “applicant tracking” or “onboarding” portals that mimic legitimate HR platforms. Victims are invited to “complete onboarding,” entering identity documents, banking details, or payment for “equipment.”
Verify any onboarding portal against the employer's official domain before entering data.
Red flags
- Onboarding portal hosted on an unrelated or look-alike domain
- Requests for SSN, bank info, or fees before a signed offer
- No verifiable company presence behind the portal
Deep-dive guide
Identity Theft Job Scams: When the 'Job' Is Really After Your Documents
Frequently asked questions
How do I know an onboarding portal is legitimate?
Confirm it lives on the employer's official domain, that you've had verified contact with real people at the company, and that it isn't asking for money or full identity documents before a genuine offer.