Printable checklist

Before You Trust a Job Offer, Check These 10 Things

Use this checklist before sending money, bank details, SSN, ID documents, or personal information to a recruiter.

1. The recruiter uses an official company email domain.
2. The job is posted on the official company careers page.
3. You had or scheduled a real phone or video interview.
4. No one asked you to pay for equipment, training, checks, or background screening.
5. No one asked you to deposit a check and send money elsewhere.
6. The company website, phone number, and address match official sources.
7. The job duties are clear and realistic.
8. The pay is reasonable for the role and experience level.
9. The recruiter did not move everything to Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, or text-only chat.
10. You verified the employer before sharing sensitive information.