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Stay safe while job hunting

Our team checks every job, but stay alert. These simple rules protect you from fake jobs and scams.

The most important rule

Never pay to get a job

Real employers never ask for registration, training, uniform, medical or visa fees. If someone asks for money, it is a scam - report the job.

Safety tips

  • Meet in safe places

    Meet employers at their business address or a public place. Tell a family member where you are going.

  • Keep your details private

    Never share bank details, PINs or OTP codes with anyone - not even an "employer".

  • Check overseas jobs

    Overseas jobs must show an SLBFE licence number. Check it with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.

  • Trust your feeling

    If something feels wrong, stop. You can always say no and look for another job.

Warning signs of a fake job

  • Asks for money for registration, training, uniform, medical or visa
  • "Unlimited income" or "no experience, Rs. 200,000" style offers
  • Pressure to decide or pay today
  • Asks for bank details, PINs or OTP codes
  • Interview in a private home or at night
  • An overseas job with no SLBFE licence number

If something is wrong

  1. 1

    Report the job

    Tap "Report this job" on the job page. Our team checks it and removes fake jobs.

  2. 2

    Stop contact

    Do not pay, do not share more details, and do not meet the person.

  3. 3

    Lost money? Call the police

    If you have paid or lost money, contact the police on 119.

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Message us before you go or pay anything.

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