Exploring a new role means trusting people with information about your career and ambitions. You should feel confident about who you are sharing it with. Fraudsters can impersonate recruiters and employers through emails, job adverts, LinkedIn messages or WhatsApp. Their aim may be to obtain money, collect personal information or persuade you to open harmful links.
A few checks can help you take your next step with confidence.
Check who is contacting you
Visit Our People page to verify the person using its published contact details. Check email addresses for spelling changes or a domain that does not match our website: neemarsearch.com. A familiar logo or convincing LinkedIn profile is not enough to confirm someone’s identity.
Question unusual requests
Requests to pay for access to a job, equipment or training should prompt caution. So should unusually high pay for simple tasks, an offer without a credible selection process or pressure to act immediately. Take time to verify the opportunity before proceeding.
Protect your personal information
Keep unnecessary sensitive details off your CV and public profiles, including your date of birth, full home address and identity document numbers. Recruitment can involve legitimate identity and right to work checks. Before supplying documents, confirm who is requesting them, why they are needed and how to share them securely.
Be careful with links and attachments
Verify the sender before opening unfamiliar links or files. Use strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication on your job search accounts.
If you suspect a scam
Contact us using the details on our website. We can help you check whether a message or opportunity came from our team.
Contact your bank immediately if you have sent money or shared banking details.
You can find further advice and reporting guidance through the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
