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They asked me to pay to apply—what now?

Helps a jobseeker pause and verify a fee request safely.

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Prompt

A recruiter asked for [FEE OR PAYMENT REQUEST] for [JOB]. Help me evaluate the request without paying or sharing more data. Identify what is explicitly stated, what is missing, and independent ways to verify the vacancy and employer. Draft a short message asking for written details and an official application route. If I already paid or disclosed information, suggest general protective steps and appropriate local help; do not pretend to give legal advice.