LinkedIn is full of amazing opportunities. But lately, it’s also full of fake companies offering “virtual internships,” “ambassador programs,” and “digital growth teams” that are nothing more than fluff.
Some of these companies don’t have a real website. Others are run by just one person behind the scenes with no legal registration.
What They Do:
- Post 10–20 job openings a week to boost engagement
- Offer unpaid or ₹499-paid internships
- Make students promote them on LinkedIn for fake credibility
- Sometimes, they don’t even have real projects—just Google Forms and Canva certificates
Real Story:
One of our junior developers was offered a UI/UX role in a “tech company” that didn’t even own a domain. After two weeks of “task-based assessments,” he got a certificate—but nothing usable on his portfolio.
How to Avoid the Trap:
- Ask for a proper company email, domain, and GST/CIN details
- Check their website’s “About” and “Clients” pages – are they real?
- Never pay to get an internship
- Speak to past interns if possible
- Google their name with “review,” “scam,” or “fake” keywords
At Wearl, we mentor freshers with actual project exposure—not artificial tasks. If you’re passionate about learning, we’d be happy to train you the right way.
