How do I tell if a recruiter email is a lookalike-domain scam?
Read the domain after the @, character by character. Scammers register look-alikes (extra words, swapped letters, odd TLDs like .top or .zone) that read as the real company at a glance. If the domain isn't the company's exact official one, treat the offer as fake until proven otherwise.
The exhibit
EXHIBIT · PASTED MESSAGE
Received via: EmailEN
Hello, we reviewed your profile and would love to move forward for a remote position at our client. Please confirm your interest and details here: talent-openings.top/apply. Regards, Talent Acquisition Team
How to verify it yourself
Copy the domain into a search engine with the word “scam” and read what comes back.
Check the domain's age — brand-new domains for a “big company” role are a red flag.
Hover every link before clicking; the visible text and the real target often differ.
Legit recruiters use the company's ATS (greenhouse, lever, workday) — not a one-off .top form.