Text Messages or Phone Calls Claiming To Be Indeed? It Might Be a Scam

Identifying messages from Indeed

When do we text you?

You may receive text messages from Indeed for:

• Reminders about job applications or saved jobs
• Notifications, such as new matches or alerts from employers to apply through Indeed
• Login security, including two-factor authentication codes

Indeed doesn't directly text you to offer a job. However, you may receive notifications from employers to apply to a job through Indeed.

What number do we use?

Reminders and notifications

Messages from Indeed may appear in two ways on your device:

Verified sender (on compatible devices)

• Sender name: "Indeed - Employer & Interview Updates"
• Indeed's verified logo with a blue checkmark

Short codes (standard SMS)

• 36666
• 56666
• 463333

These short codes are registered with all major phone carriers. When you get a text from these short codes, your phone may display "Indeed" as the sender name. This is called CNAM, or Caller Name.

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

You may also receive login security codes from these numbers:

• 22395
• 78156

These short codes are shared with other companies, so not every message from them will be from Indeed. Learn more in our guide to two-factor authentication on Indeed.

Recognizing scam calls or texts

Scammers use many different tactics. Here are common ones:

Scams impersonating Indeed

• Offering a remote or flexible job by call or text
• Claiming to be an Indeed HR Representative or recruiter
• Asking you to pay money through WhatsApp, Telegram, or phone calls
• Creating a sense of urgency, such as revoking access to your Indeed account or resolving a technical issue within a time limit
• Asking for personal information or your Indeed sign-in details

Scams pretending to be employers

• Making job offers that seem too good to be true
• Asking you to click a link or contact them outside of Indeed

How employers should contact you

Employers can:

• Message you directly on Indeed
• Call or text you only if you shared your number in your application

Learn more about verifying suspicious correspondence from an employer.

Other common scams

Scammers may also pose as:

• A bank, service provider, or even your boss or a relative
• A postal service saying you have a package on hold, with a “Click here” link
• A tax agency demanding immediate payment
• Tech support offering an urgent “fix” for your device

These scams try to steal your identity, money, login details, or even access to your devices.

Examples of text messages pretending to be Indeed

What to do if you get a scam text or call

Take action fast.

Learn the steps to take if you believe you've been scammed.

Report the call or text.

Android

• Block and report a Google Message.
• Mark calls as spam.

iOS

• Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone.
• Block unwanted calls on iPhone.

Staying safe while job searching

We want you to stay safe when searching for a job. Use these extra Job Seeker Help Center resources:

• Guidelines for Safe Job Search
• Common Job Scams to Avoid
• How To Identify Scam Job Titles on Indeed
• Spam vs. Scam
• About Indeed's Mobile Apps