The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) reiterated yesterday its warning to the public against illegal recruiters by issuing 10 tips to help prospective overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from being duped by illegal recruiters.

The NBI Anti-Illegal Recruitment Division issued the following:

1. Do not apply at recruitment agencies not licensed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA);

2. Do not deal with licensed agencies without job orders;

3. Do not deal with any person who is not an authorized representative of a licensed agency;

4. Do not transact business outside the registered address of the agency;

5. If recruitment is conducted in the province, check if the agency has provincial recruitment authority;

6. Do not pay more than the allowed placement fees. It should be equivalent to one month's salary, exclusive of documentation and processing costs;

7. Do not pay any placement fees unless you have a valid employment contract and an official receipt;

8. Do not be enticed by ads or brochures requiring payment of processing fees through a post office box;

9. Do not deal with training centers and travel agencies that promise overseas employment;

10. Do not accept a tourist visa; and do not deal with fixers.