Recruitment fraud is an elaborate scheme that presents false job opportunities to individuals seeking employment. For example, a common form of this fraud involves scammers posing as recruiters and contacting job seekers with attractive yet fake job offers. They often use real company names and titles to appear legitimate. These impostors might ask for personal and financial information, claiming it’s necessary for background checks or to set up direct deposit for future paychecks. In some cases, they might even demand payment for training materials or processing fees, which is a clear red flag. At Sage Dental, we have noticed impostors posing as our recruiters on various online platforms, offering deceptive employment prospects and often soliciting sensitive personal and financial details.
These fraudulent activities typically occur through deceptive websites or counterfeit emails falsely claiming company association. The perpetrators often urge job seekers to disclose personal information and make payments under the guise of a recruitment process. It’s important to be vigilant and recognize these scams.