For candidates and guarantors
Got a message from ConfamHire? Here's what to expect.
An employer or recruitment agency you applied to has asked us to confirm your details as part of hiring. This is a normal step, and it's free for you. Here's how to make sure a message is really from us, what we'll ask for, and your rights.
Is this message really from us?
- Our only WhatsApp number is +234 912 687 3103, shown with the ConfamHire name and logo.
- Our emails only come from @confamhire.com addresses.
- Our links only go to confamhire.com.
- We always name the employer or agency that asked for the check. You can confirm with them.
- Field agents carry a ConfamHire ID card and will tell you which employer the visit is for.
Not sure? Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@confamhire.com before you send anything. We'll confirm.
We will never ask you for
- Money: no fees, “processing charges” or payments to “speed things up”. Your employer pays for the checks.
- Your bank PIN, OTP, internet-banking password or card details.
- Your social media passwords, or to accept a friend or follow request.
- Your original certificates. A photo or scan is enough.
- To meet anywhere other than your stated address, or to go into your home without your permission.
If anyone claiming to be ConfamHire asks for any of these, it's a scam. Don't reply. Report it to us on WhatsApp or at hello@confamhire.com.
How it works
You get a message
From our official WhatsApp number or an @confamhire.com email. It names the employer or agency that asked for the check.
You give consent
We explain exactly which checks were requested. Nothing starts until you agree, and you can say no.
You send your details
Through a secure form. It takes about 10 minutes. Have your NIN, certificates and guarantor's details ready.
We verify
We confirm details with the issuing source: NIMC, your school, past employers. Address visits and guarantor calls happen in 2–5 days.
Your employer gets the report
You can ask us for a copy, and you can dispute anything you think is wrong.
What we may ask for
Only for the checks your employer requested. You'll see the exact list before you agree.
- Identity
- Your NIN, a photo of your ID and a quick selfie, so we can confirm you are the person on the ID.
- Address
- Your home address. A field agent may visit and take photos of the building's outside, and may speak to a neighbour or landlord.
- Guarantor
- Your guarantor's name, phone number and workplace. We'll contact them to confirm they agreed to stand for you.
- Education
- Your certificates and exam numbers (WAEC/NECO, degree, NYSC). We confirm them with the school or exam body.
- Work history
- Your past employers, job titles and dates. We contact the company's HR directly.
- Character
- Details for a police character certificate and a court-record search, if your employer asked for them.
- Social media
- Optionally, your public profile names. We only look at public posts, never private messages.
If you're a guarantor
Someone has named you as their guarantor for a job. We'll contact you to confirm that you know them and agreed to stand for them. With your permission, we'll also confirm your identity (NIN) and workplace, record a short call, and ask you to sign a digital undertaking. We contact your workplace through its official channels and only to confirm that you work there. Your details are used only for this check.
Your rights
Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you can:
- say no, or withdraw your consent at any time
- ask for a copy of your report and the data we hold about you
- have wrong information corrected
- dispute any result, free of charge. We acknowledge within 3 working days and re-check with the source.
To use any of these, email privacy@confamhire.com. Full details are in our privacy policy.
Common questions
Can I say no?
Yes. Checks only run with your consent. If you decline, we simply tell the employer you didn't consent. Whether they continue with your application is their decision, not ours.
Who sees my results?
Only the employer or agency that asked for the check, and the company where you'll be placed if you're hired through an agency. We never sell your data or use it for marketing.
Does “needs review” mean I've lost the job?
No. It means something needs a closer look, such as dates that don't match what you wrote. Hiring decisions are made by the employer, and many issues are easily explained. If you think a result is wrong, dispute it free of charge.
My guarantor is busy. What happens?
We'll contact them by phone or WhatsApp at a convenient time. Let them know to expect a call from ConfamHire so they don't ignore it.
I don't have my NIN slip.
Your NIN is enough. You can get it by dialling *346# from the phone number linked to your NIN. If you haven't enrolled, visit an NIMC centre first.
How long do you keep my data?
ID photos and selfies are deleted within 30 days of the final report. The report itself is kept for 24 months for audits and disputes. See our privacy policy for details.
Need help?
Message us any time. We're happy to confirm that a request is genuine or answer questions.