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SCAMMED, when applying for CRUISE SHIP jobs. How to spot a scammer.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the easiest way to spot that you are being scammed is they're going to ask you for money very early on

if you are being asked for money the best way to test if they are legit or not is to say well can you please deduct the cost of the visa the stcw the medical from my first salary when i am on board

if you are being rushed and everything is on fast forward then it's probably a scam

do not apply for any job through a facebook link or a social media link

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Never pay money early in the job application process for cruise ship jobs.
✓Ask recruiters to deduct training or medical costs from your first salary if you're unsure.
✓Avoid applying through social media links; verify company websites separately.
✓Check for multiple phone numbers and call them to verify legitimacy.
✓Look for professional email addresses with the company domain.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being asked for money early in the application process. — Legitimate companies will not ask for payment until after you're hired and will deduct costs from your salary.
Rushed application timelines. — Real cruise ship applications take months; if everything feels fast, it's likely a scam.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to spot a scammer when applying for cruise ship jobs.
QWhat red flags indicate a fraudulent recruiter.
QHow to verify if a cruise ship job offer is legitimate.

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Hey sailors, Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who are posing as cruise ship recruiters and are successfully scamming people out of their hard-earned money. Hopefully, after watching this video you will be able to tell the difference between a legitimate cruise recruiting company and a scammer. Watch this video before applying for a cruise ship job as it could save you a lot of money! MUSIC The music in my videos is from Thematic, a royalty-free music sharing site. Music by MYSM - Look At Those Clouds - https://thmatc.co/?l=128E3FE1 WATCH NEXT How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M How to separate your professional life and your personal life. https://youtu.be/ep8qRnMtpOM How to save money, working on a cruise ship. https://youtu.be/Ib65togxPa4 FOLLOW Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching