Be aware of job scams, learn how to spot genuine job offers, identify common red flags and protect yourself from recruitment scams
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Job Seekers Beware:
Don’t Fall for Recruitment Scams
It has come to our attention that scammers have been posing as 10Pearls representatives and contacting job seekers with fraudulent job offers. Please stay alert and take the time to confirm any job offers you receive.
To help you stay protected, this article will explain how these job scams operate, how to spot genuine job offers, key warning signs to watch out for, and steps you can take to protect yourself.
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How job scams work
Job scammers often impersonate legitimate employers to scam job seekers into providing personal information or money. These scams are usually conducted through email, phone calls, text messages, social media, or fraudulent websites that appear genuine. Scammers prey on your eagerness to secure employment, offering attractive positions that are often too good to be true.
What to expect from a legitimate 10Pearls offer
10Pearls will never ask you for money or sensitive information, such as your bank account or social security number, at any stage of our hiring process. Regardless of your location, no fees are associated with applying for a job at 10Pearls.
All legitimate job offers will be communicated via email in our registered domain names. Here is a list of official domains associated with 10Pearls:
10pearls.com
10pearls.studio
10pearlsuniversity.org
Kindly verify email addresses carefully, as scammers often use emails that appear legitimate but may contain minor misspellings or punctuation errors. Any email that doesn’t end with one of our official domains is not a valid offer. Additionally, beware of fake LinkedIn profiles or scammers impersonating 10Pearls employees. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a profile, reach out to us here.
How we communicate job offers
All job openings at 10Pearls can be accessed via our career opportunities page. While we may post job openings on our official social media accounts, these platforms are not used for hiring. We will never message you directly from our social media accounts with job offers. Shortlisted applicants will always receive official communication to schedule an interview(s) via verified channels.
Common red flags
Here are some common warning signs that indicate a fraudulent job offer:
- Unsolicited offers: Be cautious if you receive a job offer without applying. Always verify the source before you proceed with providing your personal information.
- Suspicious email addresses: Scammers often use email addresses that mimic official company emails but contain minor misspellings or leverage free-to-use email domains like Gmail or Yahoo. Employment emails will and should always be from an official company domain.
- Unprofessional communication: If you receive emails with poor grammar, spelling errors, or vague language, this can often be a sign of a scam.
- Requests for payments: Scammers aim to steal your money. Legitimate employers will never ask you to pay for the interview process, training materials, office equipment, merchandise, background checks, or visa processing. We do not sell 10Pearls merchandise or equipment like phones or laptops.
- Requests for personal information: Legitimate employers will not request sensitive personal information in the early stages of the hiring process.
- Pressure to act quickly: Scammers may create a sense of urgency, telling you that you must act immediately to secure the job. Legitimate employers will never rush you to provide information or make decisions on the spot.
How to protect yourself
- Research the company: Always verify job listings and contact details by visiting the company’s official website. Cross-check emails and phone numbers to ensure authenticity.
- Verify job listings: Look for job listings on reliable platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, or the company’s careers page. A job not listed on any credible source may be a scam. At 10Pearls, our official job openings are always listed on our careers page.
- Avoid payments or sharing personal information: Protect your sensitive data and never send money. If something seems suspicious, stop communication immediately and report the activity to local authorities or the company involved.
- Contact the employer directly: If you suspect fraud, always contact the company through the contact details on its website. Avoid using information provided in suspicious emails or job offers. For 10Pearls, you can contact us via our contact page or email us at [email protected].
- Stay up to date: To protect yourself further, additional research on common job scams will help you stay alert and identify warning signs.
Scammers are always looking for new ways to obtain your information, but staying informed and vigilant will protect you from becoming a victim of their schemes. Always take the time to verify any job offer. At 10Pearls, your safety is our priority, and we encourage you to reach out if you ever have concerns about a job offer claiming to be from us.
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