Scams
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Recently we’ve seen a significant rise in jobs scams, often featuring fraudsters impersonating recruitment companies or consultants.
At Ng Classified, we’re doing everything we can to spread awareness of the tactics used by fraudsters to help protect individuals and organizations from scammers using our company or consultant’s name.
Warning Signs to Look Out For
We’ve compiled a list of the warnings signs to look out for that could indicate you’ve been contacted by a scammer posing as a recruitment consultant or company:
As a job seeker, it is important to be aware of the various employment scams out there, especially the infamous Nigerian job scam. These scams are designed to prey on the desperation of job seekers by offering them lucrative job opportunities in exchange for money or personal information. Unfortunately, many people have fallen victim to these scams, losing thousands of dollars and having their personal information compromised. However, there are ways to spot these scams before it's too late. In this section, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to spot a Nigerian job scam.
1. Unsolicited job offers: One of the most common ways scammers contact potential victims is through unsolicited job offers. If you receive an email or a message on social media from someone you don't know offering you a job opportunity, be wary. Legitimate companies usually advertise their job openings on their website or on reputable job boards.
2. Poorly written emails: Nigerian job scam emails are typically poorly written, with grammar and spelling mistakes. The emails often contain generic greetings and salutations, and the content is usually vague and lacking in detail. If the email you receive is riddled with errors and doesn't provide any specific information about the job opportunity, it's likely a scam.
3. Requests for personal information: Nigerian job scammers often request personal information such as your passport number, bank account details, or social security number. Legitimate employers usually ask for this information later in the hiring process, and only after they have verified your identity. If you are asked to provide personal information upfront, be cautious.
4. Requests for money: This is a red flag that should never be ignored. Scammers will often ask for money upfront, under the guise of covering visa fees, work permits, or other expenses. Legitimate employers will never ask you to pay money to secure a job.
5. Too good to be true: If the job offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers often use enticing job titles and salaries to lure in their victims. Before accepting any job offer, do your research company is legitimate.
6. No website or social media presence: Legitimate companies usually have a website and a social media presence. If the company offering you a job doesn't have an online presence, it's likely a scam.
Job seekers should be cautious when receiving job offers from unknown sources. By following the tips provided above and doing your research, you can avoid falling victim to Nigerian job scams. Remember, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Communications of Any Sort Guaranteeing Employment or Income
Ng Classified will never request direct payment from a candidate or contact you via WhatsApp, Telegram, or equivalent apps.
All communications from Ng Classified or our consultants will be sent from official Ng Classified/Ng Executive/Ng Personnel/Ng Outsourcing email addresses. These are:
nigerianrecruitholdings@gmail.com
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.
Please get in touch with us to report a potential scam using any of our brand names (NRH; Ng Classified)