Independently confirming a company, recruiter, or offer through official channels before you act.
Verification is the single most effective defense against job scams: before sharing data, paying anything, or accepting an offer, confirm the employer exists and that the person contacting you truly works there — using contact details you find yourself.
Look up the company's official site, find the role on its careers page, and call the main line to confirm the recruiter. Never verify using links or numbers the sender provided.
Frequently asked questions
What's the fastest way to verify a job offer?
Find the company's official website independently, confirm the role exists on its careers page, and contact the company through its listed number or email to confirm the recruiter — never through the contact details in the message you received.