JobTrustCheck

Free evidence-based check

Recruiter email checker

Paste the full message when possible. A complete email gives the checker more evidence than an address alone.

  • Identify personal email providers and custom company domains
  • Review included links and redirect behavior
  • Flag financial and sensitive-information requests
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 recruiter email before responding

  1. 1Compare the sender's full domain with the employer's official website and known staffing partners.
  2. 2Search for the recruiter through the company directory or contact the employer using details you found independently.
  3. 3Hover over or inspect links before opening them, and prefer navigating directly to the official careers page.
  4. 4Confirm that the job title, location, pay, and application process match an official listing.
  5. 5Do not send money, banking details, SSN, passwords, or identity documents in response to an unverified message.

What this checker can tell you

The report checks whether the sender uses a personal email provider, whether included links hide or redirect their destination, and whether the message asks for money, equipment purchases, or sensitive information.

Warning signs to review

  • The sender domain does not match the company they claim to represent
  • The message creates urgency before explaining the role
  • Links use shorteners or lead to an unrelated application domain
  • The recruiter requests money or sensitive records early
  • Unexpected attachments or sign-in pages ask for credentials before the recruiter is verified

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

Does a personal recruiter email prove a problem?

No. Independent recruiters may use different domains, but you should confirm their identity and relationship with the employer.

How do I check a recruiter domain?

Compare it with the company's official website and contact the employer through a channel you found independently.

Should I click links in an unexpected recruiter email?

Review the visible destination first. When possible, navigate to the employer's careers page yourself instead of relying on the message link.

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