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Recruitment Fraudsters Deceive Job Seekers
Recruitment Fraud in 2024
Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers impersonating reputable companies to deceive job seekers. Here’s how you can identify and protect yourself from these fraudulent schemes:
- Unsolicited Contact: Be cautious of unexpected messages, emails, or calls offering job opportunities, especially if you haven’t applied or shown interest in the company.
- Too Good to Be True Offers: Watch out for promises of high pay for minimal work, or roles that seem too good to be true. Legitimate job offers align with industry standards.
- Vague Contact Details: Real recruitment teams use verifiable phone numbers and email addresses. Emails from generic accounts (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo) should raise a red flag.
- Requests for Payment or Personal Information: No genuine employer will ask for payment or sensitive information (e.g., bank details) during the hiring process.
- Pressure to Act Quickly: Scammers often push you to make hasty decisions. A legitimate recruitment process takes time and allows you to verify the information.
What to Do if You Suspect Recruitment Fraud
- Report It: Contact Action Fraud at 0300 123 2040 or report via WhatsApp's reporting feature (how to report on WhatsApp).
- Stop Communication: Disengage from any communication with the suspected fraudsters.
- Contact Your Bank: If you’ve shared financial information or made any payments, notify your bank immediately.
- Trust Your Instincts: If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Only by working together and reporting these crimes can we hope to stop cybercriminals and protect potential victims.
Our team at DiSRUPT takes candidate safety seriously and adheres to strict GDPR guidelines. If you have any doubts, contact us directly to verify any communication.
Stay vigilant and help us spread the word to keep our network safe!
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