Job searching
shouldn’t feel
risky.
Trace reviews job postings and hiring messages as you browse, checking for suspicious details and harmful requests. When something needs attention, it explains why.
See how Trace works● Limited pilot underwayEarly access is coming soon.
Job scams are growing.
U.S. losses reported to the FTC from job scams and employment agencies
Reported losses reflect complaints received by the FTC. Sources: FTC 2022–2023 data ↗ · FTC 2024 data ↗
See the concern. Understand why.
Trace reviews the content in front of you. When it detects a serious concern, it identifies the request and explains why it matters. These examples show two possible outcomes.
Meridian Studio — People Team
Thanks for your application. We'd love to set up a first call next week.
Nothing here needs your attention.
Illustrative example — not an actual screenshot.
Northgate Labs — Talent Team
Please purchase the onboarding equipment kit and send confirmation of the $250 payment today.
Suspicious payment request detected.
Illustrative example — not an actual screenshot.
How Trace works today
Content review
Trace evaluates job pages and opened hiring messages as you browse.
Quiet by default
When no serious concern is found, Trace stays out of the way. Open it to view its current assessment.
Concern escalation
When Trace detects a serious concern, it surfaces an alert and explains what raised it.
The Trace detection model
Two coordinated checks evaluate the opportunity and the requests made during hiring.
Verification Checks — evaluates opportunity context
Trace looks for details in a posting or message that merit a closer look before you share information or take the next step.
An inconclusive check does not mean an employer or posting has been independently verified.
Safety Checks — detects harmful requests
Trace looks for requests common in hiring scams, including upfront payments and early requests for sensitive financial information.
When a concern is serious, Trace explains what it found so you can decide what to do.
Measured rollout. Early access next.
Trace is currently being tested by a limited group of job seekers on selected job sites and email services.