Recruitment Scams in Singapore: How to Verify a Recruiter
Recruitment scams in Singapore usually follow the same playbook: a licence that doesn't exist, a company you cannot find on ACRA, and an email that isn't the firm's own. This page shows you how to protect yourself and how to verify a recruiter in Singapore in about four minutes — and what to do if someone is already using WeLinkTalent's name to offer you a job.
At WeLinkTalent, your safety and trust are our top priorities. If you receive a suspicious email, let us know: contact@welinktalent.com
How to protect yourself
Step 1: Know What to Expect from WeLinkTalent
WeLinkTalent will never:
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Request payment or financial details from candidates
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Guarantee employment or income via unsolicited messages
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Communicate from unofficial email domains or personal messaging accounts
All legitimate communications from our team will come from: @welinktalent.com
Step 2: Verify the Source
Before engaging with any message claiming to be from WeLinkTalent:
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Check the sender’s email address carefully
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Review the consultant’s LinkedIn profile for professional activity and affiliation
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Inspect the website URL — our official site is secured with an SSL certificate (look for the padlock icon in your browser)
Step 3: Spot the Warning Signs
Be cautious if you notice:
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Requests for payment or personal financial information
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Poor grammar, vague job descriptions, or suspicious profile photos
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Messages sent via WhatsApp, Telegram, or other platforms without prior contact
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Links or attachments from unknown sources
Step 4: What to Do If You Suspect a Scam?
If you receive a suspicious message:
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Do not click on any links or open attachments
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Do not share personal or financial information
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Forward the message to us at contact@welinktalent.com
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Delete the message and clear it from your trash folder
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Report the sender on the platform (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram)
Step 5: Stay Informed
The best protection is knowing what to look for. These official resources can help you verify and report:
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ScamShield — Singapore's national anti-scam tool and app: https://www.scamshield.gov.sg
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Singapore Police Force (I-Witness) — report a scam or suspicious activity: https://www.police.gov.sg/I-Witness
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Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) — if your personal data has been misused: https://www.pdpc.gov.sg
If you spot a profile, message or website impersonating WeLinkTalent, report it directly on the platform (LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram) and forward the details to us at contact@welinktalent.com
How to verify any recruiter
Before you reply to a recruiter, verify three things. It takes four minutes and it is free.
How do I check a recruitment agency's licence in Singapore?
Every employment agency in Singapore must be licensed by the Ministry of Manpower and listed in the EA Directory. Search the firm's name and its licence number. If the number is absent or the name does not match, stop.
How can I confirm a recruitment company is a real registered business?
Confirm the legal entity exists, its registration number (UEN) and its registered address. A recruiter using a trading name that maps to no registered company is a red flag.
How do I know an email from a recruiter is genuine?
A legitimate consultant writes from the firm's domain (for example @welinktalent.com). Free mail domains (@gmail.com, @outlook.com) on an official-sounding recruitment approach are the single most common impersonation signal.
Can a recruitment agency in Singapore charge me a fee as a candidate?
Real recruiters work for the employer: they never ask a candidate for a placement fee, a "registration" fee, a work-pass fee or a deposit. Singapore law prohibits charging job seekers for placement.