Protecting against scams

At Recruitment Natives, the safety and well-being of our clients and candidates are our top priorities. There has recently been an increase in reported scams across the recruitment sector with malicious individuals impersonating consultants through WhatsApp, email and text messages in an attempt to scam unsuspecting individuals. In response to these fraudulent activities, we are issuing this alert to ensure your protection. We urge you to exercise caution and refrain from responding to any suspicious messages.

Here’s some examples of how you can spot a scam:

  • You come across an advertisement, receive an email, SMS or WhatsApp message, or phone call from a Recruitment Natives consultant you aren’t familiar with, and they don’t have a legitimate Recruitment Natives LinkedIn profile.
  • Warning signs include a suspicious profile image, lack of genuine profile information, activity or contact details.
  • If in doubt, check to see if their email is from the official Recruitment Natives domain. An email from our consultants will be sent from the official domain e.g. name@recruitmentnatives.co.uk.
  • The message asks you to provide personal details or a fee, Recruitment Natives does not charge its candidates for any services.
  • You are asked to transfer money for a visa or work-related contracts.
  • You are contacted by any individuals based outside the UK offering work in, for example, the industrial or agricultural sectors.
  • You are offered contracts or work visas not written in English.

Please note, Recruitment Natives will never ask a candidate for any form of direct payment.

Taking Fraud Matters Seriously

At Recruitment Natives, we treat matters of fraud with the utmost seriousness. If you encounter any concerns or come across scams that exploit our brand or the identities of our consultants, we encourage you to report them to us promptly. Your safety and security are paramount to us.

Reporting Scams

To report scams or suspicious activities, please contact us or utilise the reporting mechanisms provided by government authorities in your jurisdiction.

We appreciate your vigilance and cooperation in helping us prevent these fraudulent activities.