Report to Indeed
Last updated September 18, 2026
The short answer
Report a fraudulent job posting from the job itself
Indeed takes job reports from the posting itself. If a fake employer has already taken money or documents from you, that report is the smallest part of what needs doing. The real employer usually wants to know too.
What they handle
- Fraudulent, spammy or fake job postings
- Employers impersonating a real company
- Requests for payment or bank details during an application
- Suspicious communication from an apparent recruiter
How to file a report
- 1
Use the Report job button
Open the job description, scroll to the bottom of the post and select Report job, then fill out the form. From the Applied section you can use the three dots and select Report job.
- 2
Tell the real company
If the scammer is posing as a real business, go to that company's official site. Find its fraud reporting page and tell it someone is using its name.
- 3
File with IC3
Indeed points to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center so police can track the scam, and to the Federal Trade Commission.
- 4
Treat sent documents as identity theft
A job scam that collected your ID, Social Security number or bank details is identity theft. That needs identitytheft.gov, not a job report.
What you'll need
- The job posting URL
- The recruiter's email address and any phone number
- Copies of everything you sent them
What to expect
Indeed removes the posting. It does not recover money or documents. The cheque-overpayment version of this scam bounces days later, leaving you owing the bank what you forwarded.
Frequently asked questions
They sent a cheque to buy equipment and asked me to forward the rest. Is that a scam?
Yes, every time. The cheque clears on paper, then bounces a week later. The money you forwarded was real and yours, and the bank will want it back.
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