What can Ricebowl help me verify?
Ricebowl can help check whether the person contacting you about a job you applied for through Ricebowl is associated with the employer.
What should I send for verification?
Send us the job title and company, the phone number or email that contacted you, and a screenshot of the hiring message.
Can Ricebowl verify a job I applied for outside Ricebowl?
Our hiring source verification is for jobs you applied for through Ricebowl. If the job is from another platform or source, we may not have the information needed to check the hiring source.
Does Ricebowl share my verification information with others?
The information you provide is used for verification purposes. Ricebowl may need to check the details with the employer when verifying the hiring source.
What should I do if I've been affected by a job-related scam?
Keep any messages, screenshots, contact details and other information related to what happened. You can report the incident to our team through the "Report a Scam Incident" section of this Safety Centre.
What information should I prepare when reporting a scam incident?
Prepare whatever information you have available, such as what happened and when, the contact details used, screenshots or other evidence, the related job or company, and any payment or information you shared.
How do I report a suspicious job ad on Ricebowl?
Open the job ad, click the three-dot menu (⋮), select "Report This Job", and follow the instructions to submit your report.
What can I do to stay safer while job hunting?
Never pay to secure a job, never share your OTP, check whether unexpected hiring messages relate to jobs you actually applied for, and be careful with unfamiliar links or files.
Should I pay any fees to get a job?
Be cautious if someone asks you to make a payment to secure a job opportunity, process an application or continue with the hiring process. Stop and check the hiring source before making any payment.
What should I do if I receive an unexpected job offer?
Check whether the message relates to a job you actually applied for. Be careful if the offer comes unexpectedly, the job details are unclear, or you are pressured to respond quickly.
What information should I avoid sharing during a job search?
Never share OTPs, passwords or verification codes. Be careful when sharing sensitive personal or financial information, especially before you are confident about who you are dealing with.
How can I check if a hiring link or attachment is safe?
Be careful before opening unfamiliar links or downloading files. Check who sent the message and, when possible, use the company's official channels instead of relying only on links provided in the message.
What are some common warning signs of a suspicious job offer?
Look out for requests for payment, unusually high pay for very little work, pressure to act quickly, unclear job information, unfamiliar links, or unexpected offers for jobs you do not remember applying for.
How can I check if a recruiter or company is genuine?
Check the company's official website and online presence, and check whether the person contacting you appears to be associated with the company they claim to represent. If the message is related to a job you applied for through Ricebowl, you can also use this Safety Centre to verify the hiring source.