Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, we’re dedicated to keeping your personal information secure by safeguarding every step of your Indeed journey.
How We Protect You
Learn about the practices and features that make your experience as secure as possible.
Private resumes
Job seekers can make a resume private so it’s only viewable by the employers they contact.
Employer verification
Employers are sent through an identity verification process to minimize fraudulent job postings.
Suspicious login notifications
Users may be prompted to enter a verification code when a suspicious login is detected.
Regular System Assessments
We perform regular vulnerability assessments of our systems and network, and have developed a Bug Bounty program that proactively encourages and rewards third parties for identifying security vulnerabilities on our site. Read more about this program here.
In addition to these measures, we follow the highest standards for security, including making necessary changes (to the extent that they are not already in place) to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.
Account Safety Tips
We encourage all of our users to be cautious and proactive to protect against security threats and scams. Find out what are some simple things you can do to take control of your personal information below.
Create a tougher password
Use a strong, unique password for your Indeed.com account.
Reset your password
if you think someone may have unauthorized access to your account, change your password.
Scan for problems and update software frequently
Run antivirus software and keep your device’s operating system and all software up to date.
Double up
Use 2 Factor Authentication on sensitive accounts if available (such as bank accounts or email accounts).
Contact us
If you have security concerns, please visit support.indeed.com.
What to Know About Phishing
Phishing is a type of scam used to trick end-users into divulging sensitive information. Scammers will often pose as a legitimate company in order to steal financial information or account credentials.
From an unknown sender
Indeed-related emails will only come from @indeed.com or @indeedemail.com—be wary of emails from a company or candidate that you haven’t contacted.
Threatening or urgent
A claim your account will be locked if you don’t respond.
Too good to be true
Request you to claim lottery winnings or a large inheritance.
Includes an unexpected attachment
Invoices, obscure file types, or documents prompting you to “enable macros”.
Links to a suspicious website
The website doesn’t look quite right or uses a “look-a-like domain” such as Lndeed.com or ind33d.com.
Contact the company
If you suspect that someone is fraudulently claiming to be a legitimate company, use a trusted communication such as a phone number listed on their website to reach out to the company directly.
Be wary of attachments
Avoid opening unexpected attachments, especially those with unusual file extensions (.zip, .jar, .js).
Use security tools
Enable and regularly update anti-virus software, firewalls, and security patches.
Keep personal information personal
Don’t send sensitive information such as bank account or credit card data over email or instant messenger.
Scams Targeting Job Seekers
Job seekers can be targeted by scammers posing as a potential employer, often requesting personal information via email. Learn about the practices and features that make our site as secure as possible.
Remote work
Scammers may request money for a work-from-home “starter kit” or send you a check with a request that you wire a portion of the money back.
Tax scams
Fraudulent employers may request past W2s or other tax information. Never provide personal or financial information via email.
Interview Process
Be wary of employers who offer you a job without an interview or formal application process.
Don’t send money
Never pay upfront for a job or “starter kit.”
Don’t transfer “extra” or accidental pay back to employer. Contact your bank for assistance.
Keep personal information private
Never provide personal or financial information via email.