Job Scams in Cyprus: How to Spot Them
The warning signs of a fake job offer in Cyprus, what licensed agencies may not do, and who to report it to.
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Warning signs
- You are asked to pay: for the job, a permit, training, a uniform or a "registration fee".
- No company name, or a name you cannot find anywhere.
- Pay far above what similar jobs offer, for no experience.
- You are asked for your passport, bank card or copies of documents before any interview.
- Pressure to decide today, or to move the conversation to a private messenger only.
The law on agencies
Licensed private employment agencies in Cyprus must not charge workers any fee and may not receive your salary. Breaking this can mean up to a year in prison and a fine of up to €10,000.
If something looks wrong
- Do not pay and do not send documents.
- Report a listing on CyprusJobs.eu to support@cyprusjobs.eu with the link.
- Illegal employment: 77 77 85 77.
- Police anti-trafficking line: 1497.
On CyprusJobs.eu applying is always free, and the jobs we import come only from employers' own career pages.
Sources
- Department of Labour — private employment agencies
- EURES — living and working conditions in Cyprus
- Cyprus Police
Rules change. Before you act, check the official page or ask the office directly.
More guides in English
- Moving to Cyprus for Work: The 2026 Guide
- Working in Cyprus as an EU, EEA or Swiss Citizen
- Work Permits in Cyprus for Non-EU Nationals
- From Gross to Net: Tax, Social Insurance and GeSY in 2026
- Your Rights at Work in Cyprus
- Cost of Living and Rents in Cyprus by Town
- Minimum Wage in Cyprus 2026: €979 and €1,088
- How to Write a CV for a Job in Cyprus
- Seasonal and Summer Jobs in Cyprus