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Avoid recruiting scams.

Recruiting scams are fraudulent activities that target job seekers, often promising lucrative job opportunities or career advancements in exchange for money, personal information, or other forms of sensitive data. These scams can take various forms and are designed to deceive individuals who are seeking job employment.

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Here is an overview of common recruiting scams:

1. Fake Job Postings:
   • Scammers create fake job listings on job boards, social media platforms, or websites that appear legitimate.
   • Be cautious of job listings that seem too good to be true, especially if they promise high pay with minimal qualifications.
   • Always research the company before applying to ensure it is legitimate.
2. Advance Fee Scams:
   • Scammers pose as employers or recruiters and ask candidates to pay an upfront fee for various reasons such as processing applications, background checks, or training materials.
   • Legitimate employers will not ask you to pay money upfront as part of the job application process. If they do, it is likely a scam.
   • Never send money or personal information to a recruiter or employer you have not verified.
3. Phishing Emails:
   • Scammers send out phishing emails that appear to be from reputable companies or recruitment agencies.
   • Is the email coming from a @broad-path.com email address? Any legitimate recruiting email from BroadPath will come from an email address that ends with @broad-path.com. Even if the email address contains the word “broadpath,” it may not be from BroadPath. Examples of possible fraudulent email addresses include @broadpath.com, @broad-paths.com, and @broad-path.info.
   • Watch out for unsolicited emails claiming to be from employers or recruitment agencies. Verify the sender’s identity before clicking any links or providing information.
   • Do not open attachments or download files from unknown sources, as they may contain malware.
5. Identity Theft:
   • Some scams involve collecting personal information, such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, or passport information, under the guise of a job application process. This information is then used for identity theft or fraudulent activities.
   • Protect your personal information, such as Social Security numbers and bank details. Only share this information with trusted, reputable employers.
   • If a job application requests sensitive information, double-check the legitimacy of the employer and website first.
6. Work-from-Home Scams:
   • Scammers offer remote job opportunities that promise easy money for minimal effort, such as envelope stuffing, online surveys, or reshipping merchandise. These positions often require candidates to purchase a starter kit or pay for training, which is never delivered as promised.
   • Be cautious of remote job offers that promise big earnings for minimal effort. Always research the company and the job thoroughly.
   • Avoid jobs that require you to pay upfront fees or purchase starter kits.
7. Fake Recruiter Impersonation:
   • Scammers may impersonate real recruiters or HR professionals from reputable companies to trick job seekers into providing personal information or paying fees. They often use LinkedIn or other professional networking sites to connect with potential victims.
   • Verify the identity of recruiters and HR professionals who contact you on professional networking sites like LinkedIn. Look for company connections and job listings on the company’s official website.
   • Be cautious about sharing personal information with people you have just met online.
8. Overpayment Scams:
   • In this scam, applicants receive a fraudulent job offer and are then sent a check for a larger amount than expected. They are asked to deposit the check and wire the excess funds back to the scammer. The original check eventually bounces, leaving the victim responsible for the wired amount.
   • If you receive a check that seems too good to be true as part of a job offer, do not cash it. It is likely a scam.
   • Never wire money to someone you do not know personally and trust.
9. Pyramid Schemes:
   • Some recruiting scams involve pyramid or multi-level marketing schemes where individuals are promised significant earnings by recruiting others into the scheme. These schemes often require significant upfront investments and rarely result in substantial profits.
   • Be wary of job opportunities that require you to recruit others and invest money upfront. These could be pyramid schemes.
   • Ensure that your income does not solely depend on recruiting others into the scheme.

To avoid falling victim to recruiting scams, job seekers should exercise caution, thoroughly research job opportunities and companies, never provide personal or financial information to unverified sources, and be skeptical of any requests for upfront payments or fees.