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How to spot a job scam before it costs you
Real employers never charge applicants. If money flows toward you getting hired, walk away.
By trab.ph editorial ·
The fee test never fails
Processing fees, training fees, placement fees, paid starter kits — a legitimate employer absorbs these costs. Any request for payment before or after hiring is the single most reliable scam signal in Philippine job boards, and it is why every trab.ph listing must name a reviewed employer.
Verify the company independently
Look up the company name with the SEC or DTI registration the listing cites, search for their own website and official social pages, and check that the job exists on those channels too. A listing that routes you to a different company than the one named is a warning sign.
Watch the interview itself
Offers with no interview, interviews held only over chat, recruiters using free webmail instead of a company domain, and pressure to decide "today only" all point the same way. So do salaries far above the market range — compare with the figures on our salary insights page before assuming you got lucky.
Protect your documents
A valid ID and documents are reasonable after a real written offer — never before. Never share banking passwords or OTPs; no employer needs them for payroll. If you already sent money or documents, keep your records and report the listing so moderators can act on it.
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