Job scam safety center (US)

US rules and agencies as of 30 Oct 2026. Official links checked on 30 October 2026.

This job scam safety center helps US job seekers spot, verify and report job scams. Each guide uses official sources such as the FTC and the FBI's IC3, and says plainly what LiveRec checks and what it does not. Start with the guide that matches what is happening to you.

Spot it

• Fake job offers: the five signs and quick checks.
• Fee and equipment scams: why real employers do not charge you.
• Task scams: small payouts, then deposits.
• Fake recruiters on text, WhatsApp and Telegram.
• Fake offer letters.
• Interview scams and fake check fraud.
• SSN and ID requests.

Verify it

• How to verify an employer.
• What LiveRec checks.

Report it and recover

• How to report job scams.
• What to do if you paid.
• Report a job on LiveRec.

More on LiveRec

• Security at LiveRec and how verification works.
• Job scam red flags and the 10-point posting check.
• Based in India? See the India safety center.

To report a security vulnerability in LiveRec itself, email [email protected].

Sources

• FTC, Job scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
• FTC, ReportFraud: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
• FTC, IdentityTheft.gov: https://www.identitytheft.gov (accessed 30 Oct 2026)

This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and your situation may differ. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified adviser.