Avoid exploitation at work and while searching for jobs

As you search for jobs on Facebook, it's important to avoid fake job listings. It's also helpful to know about exploitation in the workplace and organisations that offer support to workers. We've also worked with experts to provide tips on how to stay safe when searching for jobs on Facebook.
Please report any content you see that seems exploitative, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent or that goes against our Community Standards.
Avoid fake job postings
Below are common indicators that a job ad might not be legitimate:
  • The ad offers an unrealistically high salary or if the recruiter asks for fees upfront, such as paid training or medical expenses such as vaccination fees.
  • The recruiter offers you a loan to pay for upfront expenses.
  • The ad offers a quick way to get asylum or other immigration benefits. While legitimate jobs may offer work visas, a job ad guaranteeing a visa for the country using documents they provide may be a red flag.
  • The ad says that only tourist visas are required for the job.
  • The organisation has minimal online presence. Valid ads should lead to a legitimate online website.
  • The ad asks for personal identifying information such as gender, age or ID number.
  • The ad offers immediate employment without an interview.
  • The ad has many grammatical errors.
  • The ad encourages you to click on numerous links. Learn more about how to identify suspicious links on Facebook.
  • Communication from a prospective employer comes from a personal email account.
  • The ad is emailed directly to you from an unknown contact.
  • The employer demands secrecy or encourages you to take immediate action.
Note: If you see job listings on Facebook that meet the criteria above, use caution when applying and consider reporting them. Please report suspicious postings to help keep others safe.
Signs of exploitation at work
You might be exploited at work if you experience any of the following:
  • Your employer takes control of your personal identity documents or devices.
  • Your employer or recruitment agency charges high fees you have to pay back as you work.
  • You are forced to work long hours without breaks.
  • You are not allowed to freely leave your place of work.
  • Your working conditions are unsafe, illegal or dangerous.
  • Your working conditions, place of work or duties are not what was agreed upon.
  • Your employer harms or threatens to physically harm you or your family.
  • You do not receive the legal minimum wage for the work you do.
  • Your pay is delayed.
  • Your employer takes unfair deductions from your pay.
Get help
If you are in immediate danger, please contact law enforcement. You can also contact the following organisations for help with labour exploitation:
  • Global:
  • A21
  • Website: a21.org/hotline
  • A21 is an international organisation that provides resources for victims of labour exploitation. Call their hotlines or email them if you know of someone who's being exploited for their labour.
  • IJM
  • Email: tipline@ijm.org
  • IJM is an international organisation that provides resources for victims of labour exploitation and human trafficking. Email them if you know of someone who's being exploited for their labour.
  • Stop The Traffik
  • Website: https://www.stopthetraffik.org/
  • Phone number: +44 (0) 207 921 4258
  • Email address: info@stopthetraffik.org
  • Stop the Traffik is an international organisation that provides resources for victims of human trafficking including labour exploitation. Call their hotline or email them if you know of someone who's being exploited for their labour.
  • Asia:
  • Migrasia
  • Website: www.migrasia.org
  • Email address: help@migrasia.org
  • Migrasia is an international organisation that provides resources for victims labour exploitation. Email them if you know of someone who's being exploited for their labour.
  • Philippines:
  • Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)
  • Action Line website: https://www.1343actionline.ph/
  • Phone numbers: 1343 (02-1343 if outside Metro Manila)
  • IACAT is an international organisation that provides resources for victims of labour exploitation. Call the helpline, email them or visit their Action Line website if you know of someone who's being exploited for their labour.
  • United States:
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline
  • Website: http://www.humantraffickinghotline.org
  • phone number +1 888 3737 888
  • phone number 233733 (text)
  • email help@humantraffickinghotline.org
  • Bulgaria:
  • Bulgarian National Human Trafficking Hotline
  • Website: https://080020100.bg
  • Email: info@080020100.bg
  • Number: 0800 20 100 (add +359 for international calls)
  • The Bulgarian National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 to offer support, resources and referrals for potential victims and to receive tips of potential trafficking situations from the general public. The hotline also offers a job vetting service to help job seekers avoid trafficking risks.
  • Greece:
  • The 1109 Hotline
  • Website: https://1109.gr
  • Email: info@1109.gr
  • Number: 1109 (+30 3210019880 for international calls)
  • The 1109 Hotline is an anti-human trafficking hotline operating in Greece. It is available 24/7 to offer support, resources and referrals for potential victims and to receive tips of potential trafficking situations from the general public. The 1109 Hotline also offers a job vetting service to help job seekers avoid trafficking risks.
  • South Africa:
  • National Human Trafficking Hotline
  • Website: https://0800222777.org.za
  • Email: info@0800222777.org.za
  • Number: 0800 222 777 (add +27 for international calls)
  • The South African National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 to offer support, resources and referrals for potential victims and to receive tips of potential trafficking situations from the general public. The NHTH also offers a job vetting service to help job seekers avoid trafficking risks.
  • Spain:
  • Teléfono ACT
  • Website: https://900759759.es
  • Email: info@900759759.es
  • Number: 900 759 759 (add +34 for international calls)
  • Teléfono ACT is the Anti-Human Trafficking Hotline operating in Spain. It is available 24/7 to offer support, resources and referrals for potential victims and to receive tips of potential trafficking situations from the general public. Teléfono ACT also offers a job vetting service to help job seekers avoid trafficking risks.
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