Verify from an independent starting point
Type the employer domain yourself, find the career page and confirm the role. Use the contact route on that site when recruiter identity is uncertain.
A copied logo, realistic job description or video meeting does not independently verify employment.
Inspect communication and process
Check sender domain carefully and be cautious with personal addresses, messaging-only interviews, immediate offers and pressure. Legitimate processes vary, so use several signals.
Do not download unknown interview software or enable remote control without verification.
- Official role
- Recruiter identity
- Company domain
- Interview stage
- Written offer
- Independent contact
Stop at money and unnecessary identity requests
Never pay to apply, cash a check for equipment or send cryptocurrency or gift cards. Do not forward excess funds.
Share bank, tax and identity documents only through a verified hiring and onboarding process using an official secure route.
Preserve and report
Save non-sensitive evidence, stop communication and report through the platform, employer and relevant authorities. Contact a bank immediately if money moved.
Warn others without publishing victims' personal information.
Official tool pages
Use these pages to verify current capabilities and terms. Links go to the providers or, for JobsScoutHQ, the relevant on-site directory.
Frequently asked questions
Is a text interview always a scam?
Not always, but text-only interviewing combined with immediate offers, payment requests or unverifiable identities is a serious warning.