Fraud Awarenes

Looking for a job can be stressful, but landing your dream gig is a great feeling. However, not every job offer is what it seems. With the rise of job boards and remote opportunities, job scams and frauds are more prevalent than ever.

These scams and fraudulent activities can come in many forms, from fake job offers to identity theft schemes, designed to take advantage of unsuspecting job seekers. We aim to provide job seekers with the best job search experience with every visit and continually take steps to protect our users and prevent job fraud.

So, how can you protect yourself from scams? What should you do if you encounter a job scam?

Job scams are schemes designed to trick job seekers into providing personal information, money, or both.  The goal of scammers is to steal your personal information, drain your bank account, or all of the above.

We will only communicate with you through an official email (office@chosenstaff.com) or directly on our website platform. Additionally, we may communicate with you through WhatsApp and SMS text messaging only if you contact us this way, as an initial reply.

The following scenarios are strong indicators that you’ve encountered a job scam.

FAKE JOB POSTING

• Vague job descriptions lacking specifics about the role, responsibilities.
• Job offers from personal emails.

REQUESTS FOR MONEY UPFRONT

• Recruiter or employer asking for upfront costs, personal or financial information, or free work.

HIGHER THAN MARKET SALARIES FOR LITTLE WORK OR "TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE" BENEFITS

• Compensation and benefits for a valid job offer should match industry standards.

PRESSURE TO ACT "NOW"

• Pressure to act immediately.
• “Urgently hiring” language.

If you encounter any of the following situations, here’s what to do:

1. What should I do if I receive a Chosen Staff-appearing message through a third-party platform?
   If you receive a message through any third-party platform, do not engage in or continue the conversation. Immediately report the suspicious activity to Chosen Staff’s customer care service team office@chosenstaff.com and the appropriate consumer protection authorities. 
2. I received an email from a Chosen Staff email account about a job. How do I know if this is a legitimate email?
   You can expect to see an email from Chosen Staff only from office@chosenstaff.com
   If you receive an email that appears to be from an individual at Chosen Staff with information that appears suspicious or doesn’t feel right, we strongly encourage you to report it to us at office@chosenstaff.com. Whenever we identify suspicious communications, we work to validate the source, and we constantly invest in new ways to improve detection and keep our users safe.
3. What should I do if I receive a suspicious SMS text message from someone about a job application or offer? How do I know if this is a legitimate message?
   We will never ask you for your password, personal information, or bank account details, we do not charge any fee from our candidates.
   We will not send job applications or any job offers via SMS text messages. 

Be wary of these messages.

We also strongly encourage you to report any suspicious activity to us at office@chosenstaff.com

JOB PLACEMENT SERVICE SCAMS

• Staffing agencies, headhunters, and other placement firms that promote outdated or fake job openings, or charge fees for services.
• Recruiters or prospective employers who contact you for a job you have not applied for.

STAY ALERT: TIPS FOR SPOTTING JOB SCAMS

To protect yourself against job scams, take these proactive steps to validate companies and job listings, and keep an eye out for the following red flags:

• Conduct an online search. for the company/ employer. Search for the name of the company plus the words “scam,” “complaint,” or “fraud” (Example: “Company Name + scam”).
• Contact the company directly using a phone number you are certain is legitimate. You can go directly to the source (the company’s website) to find their contact information.
• Verify the alleged recruiter’s public profile. Look for connections, level of engagement, or any incomplete information in their profile.
• Avoid alleged employers asking you to pay to get a job.
• Avoid alleged employers asking you to perform financial transactions on their behalf.
• Avoid alleged employers asking for you to pay for interview reservations, training fees, background check fees, recruiter placement fees, and/or resume formatting fees.
• Do not comply with recruiters who ask for personal and financial information, such as your social security number, bank account details, or a copy of your driver's license or birth certificate.

Please report any suspicious activity directly to office@chosenstaff.com and keep an eye out for red flags.