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Before You Respond to an Offer

Six Warning Signs That Should Make You Pause

None of these alone proves an offer is fraudulent — but the more of them are present, the more caution is warranted.

Observation Checklist

What to Check Before Saying Yes

I

You're Asked to Pay Before Being Hired

Application fees, visa fees, training or equipment costs : a legitimate employer never charges a candidate to obtain a position.

II

The Salary Seems Too Good to Be True

A salary well above market average for a low-skill position should raise suspicion.

III

Your ID Documents Are Demanded Before Departure

No legitimate employer needs to hold your passport or papers before you've even started working.

IV

Everything Happens Through Private Messaging

Serious recruitment involves an identifiable professional contact — not just exchanges on WhatsApp or Telegram with someone whose full name and title you don't even know.

V

You're Pressured to Decide Immediately

"The offer expires tonight," "there's only one spot left" : these artificial urgency tactics are designed to prevent any verification.

VI

The Company Can't Be Found Online

No website, no presence in official registries, no reviews : a serious company leaves verifiable traces.

One or two of these signs don't necessarily mean fraud.

But if several are present, or if you have any doubt, don't go it alone — consult us before responding to the offer.

Our Method

How a Consultation Works

Four steps, from the file you submit to the verdict placed in your hands.

01 — You Submit Your File

Fill out the form with the details of the offer you received — company, position, salary, available documents. It takes about five minutes.

02 — We Analyze Your File

Our methodology draws on nearly twenty years of experience in human trafficking prevention, combined with consultation of public and official sources.

03 — You Receive a Clear Report

A written report presents our verdict, detailed findings, and practical recommendations — in accessible language, without legal or police jargon.

04 — You Decide, Fully Informed

The final decision is always yours. Our role is to give you the means to make it with confidence.

⚠ Urgent situation: if someone has already left their country, if their documents have been confiscated, or if contact has been lost, don't wait for our analysis. Contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline immediately : 1-833-900-1010 (24/7, confidential).
Pricing

Three Tiers, Based on the Depth of Analysis You Need

Express
$19 CAD
30 – 45 minutes

Analysis of the file you submit (written offer, messages, contract) against our risk framework.

  • ✓ Written opinion within 24–48h
Standard
$79 CAD
1.5 – 2h + 30-min call

Full file analysis, plus verification of official business registries and the employer's public online presence.

  • ✓ 30-minute phone consultation included
  • ✓ Consistency check of declared information
In-Depth
$149 CAD
3 – 4h + call + follow-up

The Standard tier, complemented by additional documentary sources and personalized recommendations.

  • ✓ Personalized action plan
  • ✓ Follow-up after the report is delivered

Service positioning: at every tier, this is an analysis and expert opinion based on the information you provide, supplemented by public and official sources. This is not a private investigation service — no active background checks or surveillance are carried out.

Let's Discuss Your Situation

Have Doubts About an Offer You Received?

Don't take the risk alone. Submit your file and get an expert opinion before committing.