Protection From Recruitment Scams

Protecting yourself from recruitment scam

There has recently been a large surge with fraudsters posing as recruitment companies or consultants to deceive unsuspecting individuals. 

At D&M Associate, we are diligently working to raise awareness about these deceptive tactics and safeguard individuals and organizations from scams misusing our company name.

We are aware of phishers attempting to unlawfully use our brand and logo in an attempt to obtain individuals data and/or money.

How to spot recruitment scams

With scams across all industries becoming increasingly sophisticated, fraudsters are constantly looking for new areas to explore. This has lead to a large increase in recruitment scams. 

At D&M Associate we have complied a list of our top tips to spot a potential scam:

• Beware of Upfront Payment Requests: Legitimate employers will never ask for money, fees, or personal financial information during the application process. Be cautious if asked to pay for job applications, background checks, or any other services upfront. 

• Look for Professional Communication: Pay attention to the quality of communication from the employer. Beware of poor grammar, spelling errors, and unprofessional email addresses, as these can be signs of a scam. 

• Check the Email Domain: Verify the email address of the sender. Legitimate employers usually use official company domains for their communications. 

• Be Cautious of Vague Job Descriptions: Scammers often provide vague or generic job descriptions lacking specific details. Legitimate employers typically offer clear and detailed job descriptions.

• Watch for Unusual Interview Processes: Be wary of instant job offers without proper interviews or evaluations. Legitimate employers take time to conduct interviews and assess candidates' qualifications.  

D&M Associate email addresses will only ever take the following formats:

• Email address

• Email address

• Email address

If you are contacted by someone whose email address varies from this format, please do not respond. 

More information

For more information on recruitment scams and how to spot them, check out the dedicated page by Action Fraud, the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.  

For information on who to contact if you suspect you have been targeted by a recruitment scam, please refer to the UK Government’s guide. 

To let D&M Associate know about a potential scam using our brand, name or logo. Please get in touch using our contact us page, starting your subject with "Potential Scam".