Care Marketplace Fraud & Advance-Fee Scam Prevention

Never accept a check for more than the agreed service amount with instructions to deposit it and wire back or transfer the excess funds. This is a fraudulent check scam; the check will bounce after funds are sent.

Legitimate employers will never demand an upfront payment, application fee, or background screening fee directly to them. Background checks are ordered through accredited third-party consumer reporting agencies.

Be wary of offers made without a phone interview, video call, or in-person meeting. Scammers frequently claim to be "relocating from overseas" or "currently on assignment."

Always keep initial communication inside the platform until mutual trust is verified.