HOW TO AVOID ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT

• Check name of recruitment agency against the list of agencies licensed by POEA.

• If the agency is licensed, check with the POEA Accreditation Branch if the recruiter has a current job order.

• Allowable placement fee is equivalent to one month salary exclusive of documentation and processing costs.

• Don’t pay any placement fee unless you have a genuine employment contract.

• Don’t accept a tourist visa. Demand a working visa.

• Don’t deal with a fixer.

• Don’t be enticed by advertisements requiring you to reply to a Post
  Office (P.O.) Box, and to enclose payment for processing of
  papers.

• Avoid training centers and travel agencies who promise overseas
  employment.