Report a Job Scam

If you've encountered a fraudulent job posting — whether or not you lost money — reporting it helps protect others. Here's exactly what to do and where to report it.

What to Do Right Now

1
Stop all contact with the scammer

Block their number and email after taking screenshots.

2
Screenshot everything

Save all messages, job postings, emails, and payment requests as evidence.

3
Contact your bank immediately

If money was sent, call your bank's fraud department right away.

4
Change compromised passwords

Update any passwords you shared and enable two-factor authentication.

5
Report to the authorities

Use the official links below for your country.

Report to the Right Agency

Select your country and report the scam:

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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
Report to Action Fraud
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Ghana
EOCO / Ghana Police
Report to Ghana Police
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Kenya
DCI — Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Report to DCI Kenya
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India
National Cyber Crime Portal
Report Online
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Canada
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Report to CAFC

Protect Yourself Going Forward

Always verify the company independently before applying.
Never pay money for a job opportunity.
Call the official company number to confirm the offer.
Never share BVN, NIN, passport, or banking details with unsolicited recruiters.
Avoid clicking links in job offer messages.

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