Privacy & Trust Center

Scammers have become increasingly sophisticated at targeting job seekers, often mimicking real companies, job postings, and emails, making it difficult to identify fraudulent activity. Be wary of any request for upfront payments for training and equipment or for your personal information, which can be used for identity theft and financial fraud. Here are some tips to avoid job scams and stay alert during your search: 1. Protect your personal information Never share your social security number prior to being hired. Never provide your bank account or payment information. Legitimate companies will not ask you to pay upfront for training, equipment, or job applications. Only include your preferred contact method (email or phone number) on your profile and resume. If you're not comfortable, you can remove your personal contact info from your resume and leverage Dice communication channels (Private Email and IM). 2. Communicate using trusted channels Use trusted channels that allow you contr

At Dice, we’re committed to providing the most relevant, trustworthy job search, which is why we’ve outlined some tips and ways to notify us of any unsatisfactory experiences so that we can address it immediately and continuously improve. Reporting a misrepresented job We always appreciate your help reporting any job postings that seem incomplete, misrepresented, or discriminatory. Your feedback is invaluable to help us guide employers and improve our algorithms and processes. What are examples of a misrepresented job? Posted as remote, but actually hybrid with “work from home” benefits instead of a truly full-time remote role Posted as remote but does not include remote status in the job description Posted as hybrid or onsite, but job description says it’s actually a fully remote role Job title and description don’t match Posted in a different location than where the description says it’s actually located A position that is no longer open Requires you to pay for training or sign up fo

Protecting your personal information is the first step in preventing and avoiding any misuse or scams. Best practices for account security Create a strong password Don’t use the same password you use on other services Change your password regularly. Typical security guidelines recommend between 30 and 180 days. A strong password should be at least 12 characters long, but 14+ is recommended. Do not share your login information with anyone. Dice will never ask for your password. Sharing personal information with employers Never share any personal information such as your social security number or any bank account information until after you are hired. Legitimate companies will not ask you to pay upfront for training, equipment, or job applications. Be wary of job scams If you feel that a job posting or a recruiter’s behavior seems suspicious, be sure to report it so that our team can address the matter as soon as possible. Please follow the steps outlined here. We also recommend this res

At Dice, you can have full control over your personal contact information by using Dice Private Email and Instant Messaging. What is Dice Private Email? When you make your profile visible, we automatically assign you an anonymized email address. Messages will route straight to your normal inbox with filters built in for spam and fraud protection. This allows you to keep your personal email private, giving you the option to decide whether to share it or keep it hidden. By using Dice Private Email, you can control how recruiters reach out to you while safeguarding your personal email address. Dice Private Email enhances your job search experience with the following features: Manage Unwanted Messages: Easily flag irrelevant emails so we can detect and prevent spam or inappropriate behavior. Block Recruiters: Block recruiters who aren't contributing to your job search or are sending irrelevant messages. Prioritize Emails: Mark emails as relevant to help us understand what’s most valuable t