<!-- wp:reyrey-js/section {"videoSrc":"","backgroundSrc":""} --><section class="wp-block-reyrey-js-section"><!-- wp:reyrey-js/row {"template":[["reyrey-js/column",{"layout":{"s":{"colSpan":4},"m":{"colSpan":6},"l":{"colSpan":12},"xl":{"colSpan":12}}}]],"gridLayoutValue":"100"} --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/column {"layout":{"s":{"colSpan":4},"m":{"colSpan":6},"l":{"colSpan":12},"xl":{"colSpan":12}}} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-column"><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Picture this: you receive a LinkedIn message from a recruiter offering a remote job opportunity perfectly aligned with your experience. They might set up a virtual interview, share exciting job responsibilities, or even forward an offer letter with an employment agreement and a seemingly real check to buy equipment."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Picture this: you receive a LinkedIn message from a recruiter offering a remote job opportunity perfectly aligned with your experience. They might set up a virtual interview, share exciting job responsibilities, or even forward an offer letter with an employment agreement and a seemingly real check to buy equipment.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Then, toward the end of the hiring process, they send you an invoice for equipment that \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c/em\u003e need to buy via cash or an online payment platform, like Zelle or PayPal, with the promise of reimbursing you. Or, they push you to disclose sensitive personal information, like your Social Security number or bank account number, to complete “employment paperwork.”"} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Then, toward the end of the hiring process, they send you an invoice for equipment that <em>you</em> need to buy via cash or an online payment platform, like Zelle or PayPal, with the promise of reimbursing you. Or, they push you to disclose sensitive personal information, like your Social Security number or bank account number, to complete “employment paperwork.”</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Dream job secured . . . right? Unfortunately, instead of a legitimate opportunity, this could be a case of “recruitment fraud,” which aims to steal your money and personal information — leaving you unemployed with the added burden of identity theft."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Dream job secured . . . right? Unfortunately, instead of a legitimate opportunity, this could be a case of “recruitment fraud,” which aims to steal your money and personal information — leaving you unemployed with the added burden of identity theft.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"You might be wondering, “How can I avoid falling victim to a hiring hoax?” Check out our top tips for staying safe during your job search."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">You might be wondering, “How can I avoid falling victim to a hiring hoax?” Check out our top tips for staying safe during your job search.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cspan class=\u0022RR-Font-Weight Bold\u0022\u003eSearch the company and role on \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/FindJobs/find-jobs.aspx\u0022\u003ecareeronestop.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e"} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">Search the company and role on <a href="https://www.careeronestop.org/JobSearch/FindJobs/find-jobs.aspx">career…;!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"This free site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, lets you search for legitimate companies and jobs in your area. Chances are, if the specific role doesn’t pop up here and link to the official job posting, you’re dealing with a scammer. As a bonus, they offer additional resources for job seekers or individuals seeking training to build their skills."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">This free site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, lets you search for legitimate companies and jobs in your area. Chances are, if the specific role doesn’t pop up here and link to the official job posting, you’re dealing with a scammer. As a bonus, they offer additional resources for job seekers or individuals seeking training to build their skills.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cspan class=\u0022RR-Font-Weight Bold\u0022\u003eTalk to someone you trust.\u003c/span\u003e"} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">Talk to someone you trust.</span></div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"If you question the legitimacy of an opportunity, chat with a mentor, career advisor, trusted friend, or family member. They might spot red flags you initially missed, saving you from potential identity theft and the disappointment of a phony opportunity."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">If you question the legitimacy of an opportunity, chat with a mentor, career advisor, trusted friend, or family member. They might spot red flags you initially missed, saving you from potential identity theft and the disappointment of a phony opportunity.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cspan class=\u0022RR-Font-Weight Bold\u0022\u003eResearch the company’s official recruitment process.\u003c/span\u003e"} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">Research the company’s official recruitment process.</span></div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Many companies publish their formal recruitment process on their websites to help candidates know what to expect, as shown on our \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.reyrey.com/company/careers/how-to-apply\u0022\u003eHow to Apply\u003c/a\u003e page. If the “recruiter” skips a major part of that process, like an additional interview with a hiring manager, you might have a case of recruitment fraud on your hands."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Many companies publish their formal recruitment process on their websites to help candidates know what to expect, as shown on our <a href="https://www.reyrey.com/company/careers/how-to-apply">How to Apply</a> page. If the “recruiter” skips a major part of that process, like an additional interview with a hiring manager, you might have a case of recruitment fraud on your hands.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cspan class=\u0022RR-Font-Weight Bold\u0022\u003eContact the company directly. \u003c/span\u003e"} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">Contact the company directly. </span></div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Use an actual phone number from the company’s official website, not the one provided by the “recruiter.” A quick Google search can tell you if the phone number is legitimate. If you call the company asking for the recruiter and nobody by that name works there, assume you’re being scammed."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Use an actual phone number from the company’s official website, not the one provided by the “recruiter.” A quick Google search can tell you if the phone number is legitimate. If you call the company asking for the recruiter and nobody by that name works there, assume you’re being scammed.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cspan class=\u0022RR-Font-Weight Bold\u0022\u003eCheck the email domain. \u003c/span\u003e"} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">Check the email domain. </span></div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Verify the recruiter’s email address against the company’s listed email domain on their website. The email domain is anything following the “@” in an email address. If the domains don’t match (or if you can’t find a website at all), it’s likely a fraudulent attempt."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Verify the recruiter’s email address against the company’s listed email domain on their website. The email domain is anything following the “@” in an email address. If the domains don’t match (or if you can’t find a website at all), it’s likely a fraudulent attempt.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cspan class=\u0022RR-Font-Weight Bold\u0022\u003eDon’t pay for the promise of a job.\u003c/span\u003e"} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph"><span class="RR-Font-Weight Bold">Don’t pay for the promise of a job.</span></div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"No honest employer will demand payment before you can secure the job. Check out the Federal Trade Commission’s \u003ca href=\u0022https://consumer.ftc.gov/jobs-and-making-money/jobs\u0022\u003eConsumer Advice\u003c/a\u003e page for more information on common job scams."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">No honest employer will demand payment before you can secure the job. Check out the Federal Trade Commission’s <a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/jobs-and-making-money/jobs">Consumer Advice</a> page for more information on common job scams.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"If you spot a recruitment scam, there are a few things you can do to keep the scammer from taking advantage of you and others."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">If you spot a recruitment scam, there are a few things you can do to keep the scammer from taking advantage of you and others.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/list {"ordered":false} --><ul class="List-Container undefined"><!-- wp:reyrey-js/list-item {"content":"Contact the company directly and let them know that someone is falsely “recruiting” under their name."} --><li class="wp-block-reyrey-js-list-item"><div>Contact the company directly and let them know that someone is falsely “recruiting” under their name.</div></li><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/list-item --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/list-item {"content":"Report the scammer to the \u003ca href=\u0022https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/\u0022\u003eFederal Trade Commission\u003c/a\u003e."} --><li class="wp-block-reyrey-js-list-item"><div>Report the scammer to the <a href="https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/">Federal Trade Commission</a>.</div></li><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/list-item --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/list-item {"content":"Ignore and delete the message immediately."} --><li class="wp-block-reyrey-js-list-item"><div>Ignore and delete the message immediately.</div></li><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/list-item --></ul><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/list --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Remember: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Remember: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Interested in learning more about Reynolds? Explore our (real) \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.reyrey.com/company/careers/job-openings\u0022\u003ecareers page\u003c/a\u003e to browse job opportunities and learn more about our company culture."} --><div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-paragraph">Interested in learning more about Reynolds? Explore our (real) <a href="https://www.reyrey.com/company/careers/job-openings">careers page</a> to browse job opportunities and learn more about our company culture.</div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/paragraph --></div><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/column --><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/row --></section><!-- /wp:reyrey-js/section -->