Trust & safety

Search with confidence.Spot scams faster.

Job searching should feel exciting, not risky. Use these practical checks to protect your money, identity, and personal information while applying through JobLink Philippines.

Safety checklist

Before you apply

No upfront payments
No password or OTP sharing
Verify before sending IDs

Pause when a recruiter pressures you to pay, move too fast, or send private documents before a clear offer.

Common scam red flags

Be extra careful when the job details feel vague, urgent, or unusually generous. Real employers can explain the work, the hiring process, and the company identity.

  • Requests for processing fees, training materials, medical fees, or deposits
  • High salary promises for vague work, little experience, or no interview
  • Recruiters who avoid company email, video calls, or official documentation

How to protect yourself

Share only what is needed for the current hiring step. When in doubt, verify first and keep conversations documented.

  • Keep bank details, passwords, OTPs, and credit card information private
  • Share government IDs only after verifying the employer and hiring stage
  • Use a dedicated job-search email to separate applications from personal mail

Deeper checks

Small habits that prevent big problems.

These steps take a few minutes, but they can save you from fake offers, identity theft, and payment scams.

Verify the Employer

Check the company website, business pages, LinkedIn presence, and reviews before sharing sensitive information. Look for consistent names, addresses, and contact details on JobLink Philippines.

Use Official Channels

Legitimate employers should not ask job seekers to send money during hiring. Paid services from JobLink Philippines should only happen through official platform channels.

Report Suspicious Posts

If a job post feels misleading, urgent, or financially risky, report it. Your report helps protect other Filipino job seekers using the platform.

Found something suspicious?

Tell us so we can help keep the community safer.

Send details about the job post, message, company name, or payment request. Reports help us review suspicious activity faster.