If you're unsure if a job opportunity is legitimate, please take the following steps: 

• Check if the company is registered on ACRA (https://www.bizfile.gov.sg/) 

• Verify that the company's corporate website domain matches their email addresses. Be wary if a company only communicates through messaging apps or personal email addresses. 

• Search the job description or recruiter’s name with keywords like “scam” or “fraud”. 

• Check any suspicious phone numbers/ messages/ website links on the ScamShield app before proceeding. 

When job searching, please beware of common red flags: 

• Too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. high pay for simple tasks) 

• Asked to pay money upfront (e.g. for training, equipment, or application) 

• Job offered without interview or after a very short one 

• Asked to provide sensitive info early (e.g. NRIC, bank account, or OTPs) 

• Poor grammar or vague job descriptions 

For safe job searching:  

• Apply through reputable job portals (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed, MyCareersFuture) 

• Avoid clicking on job ads from random SMS, WhatsApp, or Telegram messages 

• Only use official apps from the App Store/ Play Store 

• Be wary if asked to continue conversations on WhatsApp/ Telegram 

Other things to note:

• If you receive suspicious job-related messages, you can use the ScamShield app to check the sender's number or suspicious messages.    

• NEVER provide your SingPass credentials, bank account details, or copies of your NRIC to potential employers before signing an official employment contract. Legitimate employers will request these documents only after a formal job offer and contract signing.   

• Remember that legitimate employers will never ask you to receive or transfer money through your personal bank account as part of your job duties, as this is often a sign of a money mule scam.

If you believe you have fallen for a job scam, please:

- File a police report if money has been transacted

- Report the suspicious phone number(s), messages or website links on the ScamShield app

- Contact your bank if you've made any transfers