I've been applying for jobs on LinkedIn, but this is weird. Sometimes I'll get emails confirming an application from a company I've never heard of, and their name wasn't mentioned when I applied. The job tasks do match what I remember applying for, but when I check the company's website, that specific job isn't listed. The email address looks legit, but I'm worried this might be a scam. Should I reply to these emails?

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I probably wouldn't. When applying for jobs, if something seems suspicious, it's suspicious. It could be some sort of phishing attempt or something.

That sounds fishy to me. If the job isn’t listed anywhere on their site and you don’t recognize the company, I’d avoid replying. Scams like that can happen a lot on LinkedIn. Maybe try to find a phone number or LinkedIn profile for the recruiter and verify before engaging.

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