Encountered a
fraudulent posting?

Reporting job scams helps protect others from falling victim. Here's exactly what to do right now, and where to report it in your country.

What to do right now
1
Stop all contact with the scammer

Block their number and email — but take screenshots first before blocking. Do not pay any further “fees.”

2
Screenshot everything

Save all messages, job postings, emails, payment requests, and any profile information as evidence for reporting. If the offer arrived on WhatsApp, keep the chat thread intact.

3
Contact your bank immediately

If money was sent, call your bank's fraud department right away. Ask to reverse or freeze the transfer. Credit cards often allow chargebacks; wire and crypto are harder.

4
Change compromised passwords

Update any passwords you shared and enable two-factor authentication on all important accounts.

5
Report to the authorities

Use the official links below for your country. Reports help law enforcement track patterns and prevent future victims.

Report to the right agency
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Nigeria
EFCC
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Report to EFCC
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Nigeria — Cybercrime
NITDA
National Information Technology Development Agency
Report to NITDA
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United States
FTC
Federal Trade Commission
Report to FTC
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United Kingdom
Action Fraud
National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre
Report to Action Fraud
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Ghana
Ghana Police
EOCO / Ghana Police Service
Report to Ghana Police
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Kenya
DCI Kenya
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Report to DCI
🇮🇳
India
Cyber Crime Portal
National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
Report online
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Canada
CAFC
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Report to CAFC
Protect yourself going forward
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Always verify the company independently through their official website before applying. Use our 7-step verification guide.
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Never pay money for a job opportunity — training, equipment, or starter kits are all scam signals. Details: advance-fee job fraud.
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Call the official company phone number to confirm the offer and the recruiter's identity.
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Know the 15 warning signs of a job scam before you apply.
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Never share BVN, NIN, passport, or banking details with unsolicited recruiters — especially on WhatsApp.
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Avoid clicking links in job offer messages — go to the company's website directly instead. You can also paste the text or URL into VerifyJobs first.
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