General education: Scrammer cannot determine whether a specific contact is fraudulent.If someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911.

What should I know before paying for job training?

A quick way to pause, verify the situation independently, and choose a safer next step.

By the Scrammer team2 min read

A real-looking employer, school, or vendor name does not prove that the person contacting you represents it.

What to do

  • Verify the opportunity through the organization’s official website and contact information.
  • Do not pay to get paid, deposit a check and return money, or send sensitive records before verification.
  • For payment-change requests, confirm the change with a known person through a separate channel.

Keep the decision in your control

You do not need to decide immediately whether a contact is genuine. End the unexpected conversation, find a trusted contact route independently, and ask for help before sending money or information.

Use the private Help Finder

Source

Source last reviewed October 11, 2026.