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How to Identify and Avoid Recruitment Scams

Reuben Sinclair • 6 December 2024

Important Notice: Protecting Our Network from Fraudulent Activities

At Reuben Sinclair, we prioritise the security and trust of our candidates. We've recently become aware of a concerning trend where unauthorised individuals are impersonating recruitment professionals, including those from reputable agencies like ours.


What You Need to Know

Scammers are creating fake profiles on various social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Facebook.

They may contact you through messaging apps like WhatsApp, or post fraudulent job advertisements on social media.

Their goal is to obtain personal information, submit false job applications, or even request upfront payments from job seekers.


How Reuben Sinclair Operates

Our initial contact with new candidates is always through official channels: emails from our @reuben-sinclair.com domain, LinkedIn (cross-check consultant profiles with our team page, or phone calls from our registered office numbers.

We never initiate first contact through messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram.

Reuben Sinclair will never ask for payment from candidates for our services.


Stay Vigilant

If you're unsure about the authenticity of a contact claiming to be from Reuben Sinclair, please reach out to our main office to verify.


Be cautious of job offers that seem too good to be true or requests for sensitive personal information.

Report any suspicious activity to us immediately at enquiries@reuben-sinclair.com or use our fraud prevention contact form.


Your safety and privacy are our top priorities. We're actively monitoring this situation and working to combat these fraudulent activities. Thank you for your vigilance and trust in Reuben Sinclair.

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