JobTrustCheck

Free evidence-based check

Job offer checker

Paste the offer text before accepting or sending personal information. The report will show what looks reassuring and what needs verification.

  • Review whether a normal interview process is described
  • Detect check, equipment, crypto, and gift-card language
  • Flag early requests for banking or identity details
What would you like to check?

Providing the employer's official website helps check whether the job or ATS link appears connected to the company.

Reports are saved and shareable by link. Do not paste Social Security numbers, banking details, home addresses, passwords, or other sensitive personal information.

Paste at least 10 characters to run a useful check.

Quick answer

How to verify a job offer before accepting

  1. 1Confirm the employer, recruiter, interviewers, and role through the official company website.
  2. 2Compare the offer with the job posting and prior conversations, including title, pay, manager, and location.
  3. 3Contact the employer through an independently found phone number or email if any detail is unclear.
  4. 4Pause if the offer requires payment, a check deposit, equipment purchases, crypto, or gift cards.
  5. 5Share payroll or identity information only through verified onboarding after a credible hiring process.

What this checker can tell you

The checker cannot validate a contract or provide legal advice. It identifies observable concerns such as an offer without an interview, check deposits, equipment purchases, unusual payment methods, and early banking requests.

Warning signs to review

  • An offer arrives before any meaningful interview
  • The employer sends a check and directs you to buy equipment
  • The letter uses a company name but unrelated email or web domains
  • You are pressured to send banking or identity documents immediately
  • A rushed start date or onboarding deadline discourages independent verification

A report is a starting point

Risk signals do not determine whether an employer or listing is legitimate. Verify the opening through the employer's official website or a contact method you found independently.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about this check

Can a legitimate employer make a fast offer?

Yes, but the employer, role, interviewers, and written terms should still be independently verifiable.

What should I verify in an offer letter?

Check the legal employer name, title, pay, employment type, start date, manager or contact, and whether those details match prior conversations.

When should I share payroll information?

Only after verifying the employer and completing a credible hiring process through secure onboarding channels.

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