Student-run awareness project

Know which internships to avoid.

Fake offers, unpaid labour, and certificate mills target students who are eager to start their careers. InternLeaks collects real reports so you can check before you commit.

Why this exists

Many so-called internships are built to extract free work, sell certificates, or recruit more students into the same scheme. The signs are often obvious in hindsight — but hard to spot when you are under pressure to land something on your résumé.

Common traps

Training fees disguised as onboarding
Referral chains instead of real work
Instant offer letters with no interview
Certificates promised over mentorship

Read the full red flags guide

Pass it on

One share can save someone a bad month.

Send this to your class group, hostel chat, or anyone hunting for internships. The more students who know what to look for, the harder these schemes become.

Seen something suspicious?

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