# Compare: real jobs vs scams > Side-by-side comparisons that make the difference obvious at a glance. A real job offer next to a scam, a genuine recruiter next to an impersonator, the safe way to apply next to the risky one. When two things look alike, putting them in one table is the fastest way to tell them apart. Source: https://realjobcheck.com/compare/ Updated: 2026-06-02 - Real Job Check Trust and Safety Research Team --- When a real thing and a fake look alike, a side-by-side is the quickest way to see the seam. ## How to use a comparison Find the row that matches what is happening to you and read across. If your situation lines up with the scam column on the things that matter most - being asked for money or bank details, an offer with no real interview, a push to move to a chat app - treat it as a scam until proven otherwise. The [complete guide](/learn/how-to-spot-a-job-scam/) explains why each row matters, and the [free checker](/#check) will score the specific posting for you.