The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)\u202fhas issued\u202fa warning to\u202fthose working in recruitment as well as jobseekers\u202fto be aware of the signs of\u202femployment ad\u202fscams that could leave\u202fvictims\u202fout of pocket and at risk of identity fraud. Fraudsters are trying to deceive job seekers into paying up-front for non-existent DBS checks, particularly during peak recruitment periods. Job hunters are conned into paying upfront for recruitment administration, including a supposed DBS check required for progressing with a job offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Better Hiring Institute have\u202flaunched the UK\u2019s first free guide<\/a> for businesses on Hiring Fraud. Working with\u202fJobsAware<\/a>, BHI is raising awareness of job scams which may lead\u202frecruitment consultants and those seeking employment\u202fto share identity details, and even their own money.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, what red flags should\u202fyou\u202fwatch out for?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a2\u202fPoorly written job adverts<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 does the job you are applying for sound legitimate? Job advertisements should include roles and responsibilities, desired experience, working hours and expectations, and salary. Job adverts that withhold basic information should be treated as suspicious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a2\u202fSuspicious contact details<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 do the contact details look legitimate?\u202fLook out for a direct contact person or email\u202faddress and\u202fbe wary if there is no point of contact linked with a job advert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a2\u202fUnrealistic salary<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 does the salary match the role?\u202fThis could be a way of drawing you into a role that does not actually exist to gather personal information or bank details. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a2\u202fA job offer without an interview<\/strong>\u202f-\u202f<\/strong>being offered a job automatically without having met a member of the hiring company is automatically a red flag. You should always ask to meet face-to-face or online with the hiring manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a2\u202fBeing asked for money<\/strong>\u202f-\u202f<\/strong>don\u2019t ever send money before starting a job. This includes training, uniforms, or DBS checks. These, in most instances, should be provided by the employer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u27a2\u202fIllegitimate companies or illegitimate emails<\/strong>\u202f-\u202f<\/strong>if you are unsure of the legitimacy of a company, you can check this using Companies House \u202fvia GOV UK<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n