Verify the employer outside the message
Find the employer’s website independently and compare the role, contact details and application route. A familiar logo in a message is easy to copy. If you cannot establish who is hiring, stop before sharing more information. A match score describes fit; it does not verify the employer.
Be careful with requests for money or identity details
Requests to pay to get a job or to share financial details before verification deserve caution. The FTC advises researching an opportunity before paying or sharing personal information. Read its official guidance below, especially if a message pressures you to act quickly.
Limit what you send at the first step
Review your CV for unnecessary sensitive details. Do not share account passwords, verification codes or sending credentials with a recruiter. If an application requests documents beyond a normal CV, verify the company and purpose through an independent contact first.
If something feels wrong, pause
Keep the original job link and message so you can investigate without reopening attachments. Pause sending to that opportunity. Contact AutoLinky support with the job link and a description, leaving out private credentials. If you have already shared sensitive information, seek guidance from the relevant local authority or your account provider.