Scam alert: we never ask you for money.

Verify us

Scam alert

People are pretending to be TalentFirst.

We've been told about people contacting job seekers while claiming to be from TalentFirst. These messages are not from us. Here's how to check that you're really talking to our team.

How to verify it's us

  1. 1

    Check the email address

    We only email from addresses ending in @talentfirst.com.sg. Look closely for lookalikes such as extra words, hyphens, swapped letters or free email providers (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo).

  2. 2

    Check the website

    Our only website is www.talentfirst.com.sg. Don't enter your details on any other site that uses our name or logo.

  3. 3

    Look us up on the MOM EA Directory

    Talent First Pte. Ltd. is a licensed employment agency (EA Licence No. 26C3535, UEN 202622707W). Search for us on the Ministry of Manpower EA Directory. You can also ask the recruiter for their EA personnel registration number and check that it's listed under TalentFirst.

  4. 4

    Check the job is real

    Our open roles are listed on our Jobs page and on the government's MyCareersFuture portal. If you can't find a role you were offered, ask us about it.

  5. 5

    Still unsure? Ask us directly

    Email contactus@talentfirst.com.sgwith the name and contact details of the person who reached out, and we'll confirm whether they work for us. Use the address on this page, not one given to you in a message.

TalentFirst will never

  • Ask you to pay a fee, deposit, or any charge for training, equipment, visas or “processing”. Our service is free for job seekers.
  • Ask you to do paid online “tasks” (liking, rating or reviewing), or to top up, transfer or invest money or crypto.
  • Ask for your bank login, card details, OTPs or Singpass details.
  • Ask you to install an app or click a link to a site other than talentfirst.com.sg.
  • Offer you a job without an interview, or pressure you to decide straight away.

If you think you've been targeted

  • Stop replying and don't send money or personal documents.
  • If you've shared bank details or made a payment, call your bank immediately.
  • Call the ScamShield Helpline at 1799 or visit scamshield.gov.sg.
  • If you've lost money, make a police report.
  • Tell us at contactus@talentfirst.com.sg, with screenshots if you can, so we can warn others.