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🚨 Applied For Job? - Don't Get Scammed! I just had a conversation with an incredibly talented candidate who avoided a potential job scam! 🚨 Candidate's Story 🚨 About a week ago... she applied for a job on LinkedIn, went though an initial interview screening that lasted 30 minutes, she thought the call went well and was excited to hear back. To her surprise, she received a job offer within the next 2 days. They mentioned her equipment would be arriving shortly. However, when she went to collect her equipment, all she found was a monitor and a check attached. They instructed her to authorize the check and use the funds to purchase her own equipment so they can track her spending........ (MASSIVE RED FLAG!) She caught this and immediately cut off all contact with them. ⚠️It's crucial to share these experiences to raise awareness, help job seekers stay alert and look red flags during a job search! 💡It's always best to work with a trusted specialist. At 3pX Group we are committed to our clients' success and have strong long-term partnerships with them, we'll ensure that you steer clear from fraudulent opportunities! #Recruitmentscams #stayvigilant #trustedspecialists #3pXGroup #Codex #Zender #Vita

A quick update on the fraud job seekers are experiencing this week under the Steyer name: We've filed formal complaints with the FBI/IC3 and the domain registrar where the .site domains were created to spoof would-be applicants. The faux hiring documents used in this round of fraud are more sophisticated than what we saw last summer, and the tactics have shifted to include platforms like Discord. (Link to our post about all of this from earlier this week is in the comments.) Action to take: ✅ Please connect with us at recruiting@steyer.net at any time, especially if you're currently working with a Steyer recruiter on a job opening and wish to confirm that you're working with our team. ✅ Triple-check the domain names used to contact you about new opportunities-- do the email addresses match a legitimate company website? ✅ Read all contracts before signing. Even a dense legal document should be comprehensible, free from egregious grammatical errors and oddly phrased sentences. ✅ Beware of "equipment fees"-- a legitimate agency will not ever ask you to PAY money to be hired or start work somewhere.

Job Seekers be aware of this new(ish) scam! My friend unfortunately fell victim to identity fraud and we have narrowed it down to her unfortunately giving out unneeded information to what she thought was a recruiter on Indeed. Basically people are using indeed to email you about jobs you've applied for which is especially easy to do if you CV is public. They impersonate a recruiter setting up an interview requesting information. There are real questions a recruiter would ask you sprinkled with stuff that they shouldn't... DOB, Place of Birth even NI number and a copy of your ID?!? Just be careful and make sure you do your due diligence before giving out ANY personally identifiable information to anyone. Here are a couple of easy tips: -Give out no personally identifiable information except your name until offer stage. -Make sure emails you are replying to are coming from a company domain account. -Cross check recruiters on LinkedIn. Stay safe everyone!

Fake job postings are on the rise, and it's important to stay alert and protect yourself from fraud. Scammers are always impersonating companies on LinkedIn and other job platforms regarding non existent positions. Verify the job posting before applying or providing any personal information. They usually will not reveal the company, so move on never provide any personal information. Stay safe and protect yourself from these scams. Most of the scammers use LinkedIn and will message you. #jobsearch #recruiting #staffing #fraudprevention

Don't fall victim to job scams! 🚨 Scammers are posing as recruiters from reputable companies to exploit your trust and personal info. Learn how to spot and stop these fraudulent schemes in our latest article. https://lnkd.in/dAz9ETES #JobScams #StaySafe #ProtectYourself

CV Scam on LinkedIn Beware on Making Business with the " Black Sheeps " Nowadays many of us are facing difficult times, due to the economic problems all over the world. We have seen many layoffs happening for the last 1 or 2 years. Given the actual situation and the hard competition amongst candidates that are unemployed due to Covid or due to the economic challenges we are facing in recent times, many are facing an extrem hard time and competition to get a new Employment asap. Here at this point is exactly where i would like to highlight or simply give a heads up to all my connections about so called " companies " using people desperation to offer support with their expertise in changing your LinkedIn or doing a new CV for you, so you will get much more exposure and will get many interviews invites, avoid ATS and that you will be employed in a matter of days. Unfortunately some of these companies are just using people's desperation to offer Services, cash the money and don't deliver what they were paid to do. I am not saying none of these companies are serious, there are certainly very professional companies acting as supposed to and paid for. In despite of that we need to point out the "Black Sheeps" and get them out of the market to protect people in a fragile situation. This message is for all of you that are being contacted or will be contacted by such companies. Please avoid working with a company called SpartanCV and Dr. Adina. Its a scam that will take your money and not provide the agreed Services simply by ignoring you after payment. The Sales Rep disappears suddenly and Dr. Adina so called professional CV writer will ignore you and will not deliver the Service you paid for. Its a scam, a fraud using people's despair to make some dirty money ! Once again to conclude this text : I am not generalizing the industry, in the opposite, we need to take these Black Sheeps out of the business asap and let the serious companies use their expertise to indeed help people in need. #SpartanCVscam #DrAdinaisafraud #Ihavelivingproofonit

Please Beware! There is recruiting fraud occurring all around you! Make absolutely sure you are speaking with a recruiter and not someone impersonating a recruiter on LinkedIn (or other social media.) A scammer can steal the identity of a recruiter and a legitimate company. Quick Tip: Go to the company website and contact the recruiter directly. Or, go to their LinkedIn profile and message them directly to verify interest.

Hey #jobseekers BEWARE of fake recruiters! This scam has been going on for years and it's not much different than the ad fraud I witnessed during my time at DoubleVerify. The fake recruiters change company names slightly and the names they use in email. They have a website that has many pages of content but all of it verbose and not that specific. You may get an email similar to this one (they use varied versions of the names) and they want you to pay for your resume to be "ATS Compatible". --> THIS IS NOT TRUE. DO NOT PAY! I was smart enough to not engage here and did some digging. The website they use is a FAKE DOMAIN and likely is using stock images for the names they use in the email. The job hunt is hard enough. Now you need to be wary of fraudsters trying to get more money for those that need it most. Hopefully this post will expose it again so my network is not impacted by this scam.

Ever felt the thrill of receiving a 'We want to interview you' message on LinkedIn, only to discover it's a sham? If you've been there, this post is for you. Imagine you get a message from a 'recruiter' in a top-notch company. They're impressed with your profile and wish to interview you immediately. But the catch? They need some confidential information, or maybe a small processing fee. Hackers and scammers often use this method to prey on job seekers. They promise you a job, play with your hopes, and leave you with a breached bank account or worse, stolen identity. So, what can you do to prevent this? First and foremost, verify the sender. A real recruiter will have a solid LinkedIn profile with connections, endorsements, and a legit company mentioned. If you spot a brand new profile with no connections, it's a red flag. Second, remember - no legitimate organisation will ask for confidential information or processing fees upfront via LinkedIn. If anything seems odd, report it and block the contact immediately. Stay hopeful, stay active, but most importantly, stay safe.

❌Beware of Job Scams: Protecting Yourself on LinkedIn❌ Dear Connections, In today's digital age, LinkedIn serves as a vital platform for professional networking and job opportunities. However, amidst the genuine opportunities, there lurk scammers preying on unsuspecting job seekers. It's crucial to remain vigilant and exercise caution when engaging with job offers and messages on LinkedIn. Pressing "yes" to an enticing job offer without thorough research can lead to significant consequences, including identity theft, financial loss, and even personal safety risks. Here are a few red flags to watch out for: 1. **Too Good to Be True Offers:** If a job offer promises high pay with minimal qualifications or unrealistic benefits, it's likely a scam. 2. **Lack of Company Information:** Legitimate employers provide detailed information about their company, including a website, contact information, and links to their social media profiles. If this information is missing or seems suspicious, proceed with caution. 3. **Pressure to Act Quickly:** Scammers often create a sense of urgency to manipulate victims into making hasty decisions. Be wary of job offers that require immediate action or ask for personal information upfront. 4. **Unsolicited Messages:** Be cautious of unsolicited messages from recruiters or employers, especially if they seem overly persistent or refuse to provide specific details about the job opportunity. Feel free to share this post to raise awareness and protect others from falling victim to job scams on LinkedIn. #JobScams #LinkedInSafety #ProtectYourself #ProfessionalNetworking Stay safe and informed!