Nastaran Sadeghi’s Post

Attention all job seekers, especially those in the Talent Acquisitions and Recruiting field. I’m disheartened to report a (new to me) scam that’s hitting LinkedIn. A person going by the name Deepika Shukla claiming to represent Evergreen Technologies, LLC using the email address of careers.evergreentech@gmail.com has been messaging and emailing job seekers about a remote TA role. A detailed job description will be sent along with an extensive experience questionnaire. “Deepika” will either interview you over the phone or simply email you an offer letter and schedule an orientation. I received an offer letter within 7 minutes of completing a brief phone interview. I imagine that at that point the job seeker will be asked to complete onboarding forms requiring information such as social security number, date of birth and even direct deposit information. I hit the “too good to be true” stage when that very generous offer letter was emailed to me after that cursory interview. I didn’t sign the letter. I have confirmed with the actual Evergreen Technologies, LLC that this person has no affiliation with them. I have forwarded all of the correspondence to my contact at the REAL Evergreen Technologies in the hopes of helping them with their BBB report. Caveat emptor folks. Identity theft through LinkedIn contacts. The “work at home” scams have hit the big time. 😡

⚠️ Rise in Fraudulent Recruitment Scams ⚠️ We've recently been made aware of a number of scams and phishing attempts taking place across the talent sector. It's our understanding that these attempts are individuals claiming to be a Morgan Hunter consultant representing a role that requires little to no experience, at highly competitive hourly rates, or inferring that we already have a resume for the person, and asking if they are still looking for a position. They may also offer fully remote working and/or daily payments. At this time, we understand that the majority of these attempts are taking place over messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp. We have also been made aware of some professionals receiving several phone calls from unknown numbers, and voicemails claiming to be a member of our team. Unfortunately, many talent partners are reporting similar occurrences, so we encourage you to remain vigilant against unusual or suspicious communications. Morgan Hunter will never ask for payment from a candidate for any service we provide. If you ever feel unsure about a message you receive from our consultants, or an individual claiming to be, please get in touch with Morgan Hunter directly. We will be happy to help.

With the rise in hiring fraud around the world, it has become imperative for companies to implement a comprehensive 360 degree protective hiring system to mitigate the risks associated with fraudulent hires. In this blog post, we explore the key elements that contribute to a 360-degree protective system, focusing on background check products, policy, process, and effective relationships with background check providers https://lnkd.in/ebsqmCfj #protectyourbusiness #preemploymentscreening #fraudprevention

Let's talk recruitment fraud..... I had this happen to one of my friends recently. She's been a stay at home mom for several years and when trying to get back into the work force she applied for a position online, had an interview via text, and was asked personal identification information before she was given an offer. I told her no no no, those are all red flags and likely a scam (which is was)! So, for those of you looking for a new opportunity or getting back into the workforce please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. -If you are interested in exploring opportunities with a certain company go directly to their Careers Page. - A legitimate company will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process. - Interviews should be done in person or by video. - No one should ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by an HR team. - Legitimate emails from an HR or hiring team will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, hotmail.com or other commercial email service. I hope this is helpful! Has anyone else experienced this?

🚨 Recruitment scam alert! We have been alerted to a fraudulent activity targeting individuals applying for roles at Open Capital. Scammers are posing as Open Capital representatives, requesting payment for medical reports and other documents. Please be aware that Open Capital never asks for any form of payment from candidates during our recruitment process. If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from Open Capital and asked to send money, please do not comply. Learn how to spot red flags in fraudulent offers and identify legitimate offers from us: https://lnkd.in/dGXwxRkv Share this post to spread awareness among your networks. 

Hiring tips from a random cyber guy (after reviewing over 100 applications and messages about the role I'm hiring for): 1. Local applicants will take precedence over ones willing to relocate (unless it's remote at which point you are competing with hundreds of others.) 2. Have a resume that fits the job description as best as possible (3 well-crafted applications will yield better results than 100 generic ones.) 3. Don't undersell or oversell yourself on your resume (this takes some skill.) 4. Be honest during the interview. It is ok to say, "I don't have experience doing that particular thing, but I am familiar with how it works and could pick it up quickly." 5. Read the actual job description and identify what you like and don't like about the job. Ask questions relating to those if you talk to the company. 6. Don't send your resume to someone directly unless they request it - this is a security risk and in my industry is fairly insulting. Upload the resume to the tool or system. 7. If you are reaching out to someone directly (bypassing the application process) make sure it doesn't come across as a copy/paste message. If you can't take the time to customize a message by using my company name and some thoughts about the role itself, don't expect me to take the time to review your application. [Added Item 8] 8. Keep track of what companies you apply for. It's embarrassing how many people applied for this role on LinkedIn, got a response, then applied for the role on Indeed or some other tool within a few hours of getting a response.

Candidate insights. 💭 One thing I always try to take note of when speaking to candidates is any trends either within the companies they work at, or the roles they are working in. This is key when doing my job as a consultant, mapping out the landscape and seeing what positives and negatives people are feeling in the tech industry. I've been aware recently in the cyber security sector that salespeople appear to be underpaid in their role, and that their company is potentially hiring people with the same target, but with considerably higher basics. It's not fair, but sometimes just the way it is with certain companies not valuing their existing staff... is this a gripe you are currently facing with your employer? If so please reach out to see if I can help and align you to one of the many roles we are currently undertaking.

Unveiling the tactics of HR scammers – a persistent challenge in the job market. One of them is the Dart Vacancy. Though there is no vacancy available, HRs are continuously posting "vacancy announcement, we're hiring, urgent hiring, career opportunity" bla bla bla bla..... I think that thier only goal is to promote themselves more and getting the higher reach. From the phishing schemes to false promises, these activities exploit trust in the hiring process. Even some conscious profiles are also sharing and reposting the scammers post. As an unemployed one, I know how much pathetic and distrustful it is towards the organisations. It's crucial to stay vigilant, share insights, and collectively work towards creating a safer job search environment. You should join hands to fight against HR scams and ensure job search safety. #HRScams #JobSearchSafety

Awesome for organisations and firms to be aware of such scams, if left unnoticed it induces the risk of tarnishing a company's brand, affecting its overall market. I encourage other firms and upcoming ones to be vigilant. Your brand is your market perception, it's your future. Be one of integrity. 🌟