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How to identify fake job adverts

Employment · 5 min read

How to identify fake job adverts

Learn the warning signs of fraudulent job posts.

  • Real employers never ask you to pay to apply or to secure an interview.
  • Check the company exists: look for a registered address, an official website and a working landline.
  • Be cautious of adverts with spelling errors, generic Gmail addresses and offers that sound too good to be true.
  • Search the company name with the word 'scam' and check Zim Verify's scam database before sharing documents.
How to verify WhatsApp numbers

Messaging · 4 min read

How to verify WhatsApp numbers

Protect yourself from scam messages.

  • Official businesses usually have a green verified badge on WhatsApp Business.
  • Compare the number against the one on the organisation's official website.
  • Never share OTPs, PINs or passwords — no real organisation will ask for them.
  • If a 'friend' asks for money from a new number, call their old number first.
How to spot fake websites

Websites · 6 min read

How to spot fake websites

Check if a website is genuine.

  • Look carefully at the domain: zimra-refund.online is not zimra.co.zw.
  • Government sites in Zimbabwe typically end in .gov.zw or the organisation's known domain.
  • A padlock only means the connection is encrypted — not that the site is trustworthy.
  • Use Zim Verify's website check before entering personal or payment details.