Fraud QA Analyst - India
Mercor ⢠Remote ⢠Posted 90 days ago
Education
Any
Type
Pay Rate
$10.5/task
Posted
90d ago
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About this Role
Technical QA of recorded interviews: Reliably watch assigned interview recordings endâtoâend.Flag & annotate issues such as premature termination, audio/video glitches etc.
Fraud Investigation: Review candidate profiles automatically flagged by our fraudâdetection system.Crossâreference claims (education, accolades, employment) via online searches such as LinkedIn.
Location Requirements
Core Responsibilities
Technical QA of recorded interviews
Fraud Investigation
Cheating Detection (most difficult)
MustâHave Qualifications
NiceâtoâHave Skills
Technical QA of recorded interviews: Reliably watch assigned interview recordings endâtoâend.Flag & annotate issues such as premature termination, audio/video glitches etc. Fraud Investigation: Review candidate profiles automatically flagged by our fraudâdetection system.Crossâreference claims (education, accolades, employment) via online searches such as LinkedIn. Cheating Detection (most difficult): Identify subtle signs of external assistance (e.g., paraphrased AIâgenerated answers, offâcamera prompts).Analyze eye movement, timing anomalies, and "AIâlikeness" of responses.Maintain and evolve a library of cheating patterns and decision criteria. Exceptional English comprehension and concise written communication. Familiarity with LinkedIn / Assessing professional credentials. Strong critical thinking skills to differentiate genuine understanding from superficial or memorized responses. Ability to recognize jargon-heavy answers and evaluate candidatesâ authentic knowledge. Exposure to technical interviewing Familiarity with AI capabilities and common misuse patterns Previous experience with fraud/risk operations We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Exceptional English comprehension and concise written communication.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn / Assessing professional credentials.
- Strong critical thinking skills to differentiate genuine understanding from superficial or memorized responses.
- Ability to recognize jargon-heavy answers and evaluate candidatesâ authentic knowledge.
- Exposure to technical interviewing
- Familiarity with AI capabilities and common misuse patterns
- Previous experience with fraud/risk operations
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
Compensation Analysis
Work from anywhere, at any time. This fully remote position ($10.5/hr) breaks down geographic barriers, allowing you to earn US-competitive rates regardless of your local market. It is a perfect stepping stone for building a career in the data labeling and AI training ecosystem.
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