In the recruitment industry where contact details are easily accessible to the public, many perpetrators are impersonating Sigmar staff members and using false identities to carry out their scams.
Here are some signs of recruitment fraud that we are asking job seekers to be aware of:
Asking for money: Legitimate employers and hiring managers do not require an application fee or expect you to pay for training.
Upfront requests for sensitive information: Sensitive information (like your PPS number, date of birth, or bank account information) should never be a part of the early recruitment process.
Fraudulent use of company information: Scammers can be quite adept at producing convincing communication, even using (without authorisation) the name and logo of the company.
Generic company email addresses: Sigmar recruiters will only contact you via email or LinkedIn. They do not use their personal Facebook or Instagram accounts to promote jobs or contact candidates. That said, it’s all too easy for scammers to create an email or social media post that looks legitimate. When in doubt, don’t respond. Instead, go directly to the company’s website and check their meet the team page.
Only using texts and online chats: Some recruitment scams have migrated to texts or online chats such as WhatsApp. Sigmar will never contact you first on WhatsApp. Initial outreach will always be through LinkedIn or official Sigmar phone numbers and email addresses.
If it seems too good to be true: If a company is fast-tracking you, contacting you within an hour of applying, and doesn't require an interview or checking references, it's probably a scam.
Sigmar Recruitment are asking job seekers to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity. If you are unsure whether or not a job posting is legitimate, you can contact Sigmar directly to verify.
Here are some additional tips to protect yourself from recruitment fraud:
Do your research on the company before applying.
Be suspicious of any job posting that requires you to pay money or provide personal information upfront.
Do not click on links or open attachments in emails from unknown senders.
Be wary of job postings or salaries that seem too good to be true.
Trust your gut! If you feel something isn't right, it probably isn't.
Sigmar Recruitment is committed to providing a safe and positive job search experience for all job seekers. By being aware of the signs of recruitment fraud and taking steps to protect yourself, you can help to ensure that your job search is a success.
If you see suspicious posts or get questionable messages, don't engage. Please block the scammer, flag the message as spam, and report.
If you have any doubt about the authenticity of a message that appears to be from our business or any of our staff members, we ask that you contact us for verification on our main line 01 4744 600 or email us at hello@sigmar.ie
