A detailed account of a suspicious job offer from a fake company called Bitgesell. After receiving a high-salary remote job pitch via LinkedIn, I was invited to a newly created Slack workspace with no team activity. The recruiter and engineering manager used free Gmail accounts, vague instructions, and urged completion of an unpaid take-home assessment. Upon questioning their legitimacy, the Slack workspace was deleted. Highlighting the key red flags, including AI-generated LinkedIn profiles, and sharing practical advice to avoid similar scams.
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