Protecting Yourself From Recruitment Scams
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Scammers increasingly pose as executive search consultants to obtain personal information or money in phishing attempts. Here is how to recognise and handle such approaches.
Fraudulent recruitment messages are being sent via email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and other platforms. They typically open with an attractive job opportunity and then ask for personal details.
Cybercriminals are continuously adapting their tactics to appear more convincing, often impersonating legitimate entities in their efforts to deceive individuals, sometimes even inserting LinkedIn profiles or stolen photos of existing persons.
Staying informed and alert is the best protection.
Warning signs
An unexpected message from an unknown sender
Requests for money or fees
Outreach via messaging apps (SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger) or private email accounts such as Gmail or iCloud
Exceptional offers with immediate high compensation and special benefits
Requests for personal information that is not relevant at this stage
What to do
Do not engage with or respond to the sender
Do not open any links or attachments
Do not share personal information with someone you do not know
Report the message as spam or phishing on the platform and block the sender
If you suspect someone is impersonating Board+CEO Advisors, please do not hesitate to contact us at office@boardandceoadvisors.com so we can follow up and monitor these phishing activities.
Board+CEO Advisors does not make initial contact with candidates via WhatsApp or other messaging apps, and we never ask for payment of any kind. Genuine outreach from us comes from a Board+CEO Advisors email address or a verified LinkedIn profile.
The best way to prevent yourself from being a victim of recruitment scams is to educate yourself and to remain cautious. When in doubt, please contact us directly.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marion Heil is founder and managing partner of Board+CEO Advisors, a Vienna-based high-end executive search and board advisory boutique. She advises listed companies, family businesses and investors on C-suite, leaders and supervisory board appointments and succession mandates across DACH and EMEA.
