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Is this interview legitimate, and how do I stay safe?

A real Truffle invitation comes from an employer you applied to or were contacted by. Truffle never asks you to install software, pay a fee, or share financial details. Don't share sensitive personal info in your answers.

For candidates who want to confirm an invitation is genuine and complete their interview safely.


Truffle is the technology employers use to run video interviews and screenings — so if you've been invited to a Truffle interview, it's because an employer wants to screen you for a role. That's normal and legitimate. At the same time, a few simple habits keep you safe, because a real interview will never ask you for money or sensitive personal data.


How to tell your invitation is genuine

  • It comes from an employer you applied to or were in contact with, usually by email.

  • It asks you to record interview answers or complete short assessments — not to pay anything or hand over financial details.

  • It runs entirely in your browser at a Truffle interview link. There's nothing to download or install.


If you're unsure whether a specific role or message is genuine, the best check is to contact the employer directly through the channel you originally used with them.


What Truffle will never ask you to do

To stay safe, know that a real Truffle interview will never:


  • Ask you to install software, run a script, or download an app to take part.

  • Ask for payment, a deposit, or a fee of any kind.

  • Ask for financial information like bank details, card numbers, or your full Social Security number.


If anything prompts you to do these things, stop — it isn't us. Let us know through the chat icon on the page.


Keep your answers free of sensitive information

During your interview you'll answer questions about your experience and approach to work. You don't need to share — and we'd encourage you not to share — sensitive personal details such as your home address, date of birth or age, financial information, or government ID numbers. Employers are evaluating your responses to the questions, not this information.


Who makes the hiring decision

Truffle provides the interview technology, but the employer makes every hiring decision. For anything about the role, your status, or next steps, contact the employer directly.


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