Safe job search

hiARed never charges job seekers

Searching, applying, interviewing, and accepting offers on hiARed are always free. No genuine employer on hiARed should ask you for a registration fee, training fee, security deposit, or payment for an offer letter.

Warning signs

• Requests for money, gift cards, or cryptocurrency at any stage.
• Requests for your OTP, UPI PIN, card details, or bank passwords.
• Offers made without any interview, or salaries far above the role's market range.
• Recruiters using personal email addresses or messaging only on WhatsApp and refusing a video call.
• Pressure to decide within hours, or to keep the offer secret.
• Offer letters with spelling errors, missing company details, or a company name that differs from the job listing.

How to check an employer on hiARed

• Look for the Verified employer badge: the company's GST or CIN was checked by hiARed.
• Open the company page and read its Transparency Report and reviews.
• Keep all communication on hiARed until you have met the employer.

How to report a suspicious job

Use Report on any job or recruiter message, or email hiared.in@gmail.com. We acknowledge reports within 24 hours. If you have lost money, report it immediately at cybercrime.gov.in or call the national cyber crime helpline 1930.