*Do not apply at recruitment agencies not licensed by POEA.

*Do not deal with licensed agencies without job orders.

*Do not deal with any person who is not an authorized representative of a licensed agency.

*Do not transact business outside the registered address of the agency. If recruitment is conducted in the province, check if the agency has a provincial recruitment authority

*Do not pay more than the allowed placement fee. It should be equivalent to one month salary, exclusive of documentation and processing costs.
*Do not pay any placement fee unless you have a valid employment contract and an official receipt.

*Do not be enticed by ads or brochures requiring you to reply to a Post Office (P.O.) Box, and to enclose payment for processing of papers.

*Do not deal with training centers and travel agencies, which promise overseas employment.

*Do not accept a tourist visa

*Do not deal with fixers

Source: POEA