Read the image's role
Some adverts use licensed workplace illustrations. Others claim to show a particular team or office. The latter claim can be compared with the company's own published material.
Check through known channels
- Search a distinctive photograph if useful.
- Compare matching captions and company context.
- Locate the employer's official careers page independently.
- Confirm the role through its normal application process.
A copied company photograph may make an unrelated recruitment message look credible. Conversely, a stock photograph does not automatically make a legitimate small employer's advert false.
Protect the application process
Do not send financial information or sensitive documents solely because the image matches an official page. The photograph and the sender's authority are separate questions. Focus the check on the advertised role and official contact route, rather than trying to identify employees from faces in an office picture.
Continue with checking source context.
Written by Facehunch with AI assistance and checked against the cited sources. Our editorial policy.