To keep yourself safe when interacting with people online, we suggest the following:
- Keep your details private. It is important to avoid sharing personal contact information, such as phone numbers, email addresses, or home addresses, with anyone you have not previously communicated with on your profile.
- Do not ever share your SSN or any government-issued identification such as driver's license and passport with anyone requesting this information unless this is needed for a background check with our background check partner Checkr or payroll processing, as it is securely stored on our website
- Keep all communication on Nanny Lane so you can connect with others on-site without sharing your phone number or email address.
To ensure your safety, all communication should take place on Nanny Lane directly, without the need to share your private contact information. - Do not respond to families with contact information displayed in their profile. Scammers often try to move communication off the platform as soon as possible by giving you their email or phone number. If you receive a message like this, please report it immediately by following the steps outlined in How do I report a profile?
- If what the person is offering sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Be vigilant. If someone is persistent in sending you money before meeting you, we can guarantee this is a scam. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! No legitimate employer will ask you for your banking information or give you money without meeting with you.
- Do not accept a job or hire a candidate without meeting them and discussing the details first. Ask for a phone or virtual interview before meeting anyone in person or accepting a job.
We want you to find a candidate/job, but we also want to alert you to some common internet scams to keep you safe.
When using any online service, it is important to be careful when connecting with others online and to be aware of online scammers.
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