Increase in fraudulent job advertisements
In the digital age, the recruitment process has become more accessible than ever, but it has also opened up new avenues for cyber fraud. Adecco, a leading human resource solutions provider, has highlighted the increased occurrence of such fraud, particularly on platforms like WhatsApp.
Cybercriminals often pose as trustworthy companies or recruiters, making it difficult to detect fraudulent activities. Adecco advises candidates to be vigilant and verify the source of job offers before responding to any suspicious communication. This includes emails, instant messages, voicemails, or faxes that claim to be from Adecco.
Organizations have a responsibility to communicate transparently with candidates and ensure the legitimacy of contacts. Adecco emphasizes that strengthening digital literacy is crucial in this regard. They promote safe behavior and recommend five best practices to candidates:
- Verify the source of job offers. Confirm that contacts come from official sources such as institutional emails.
- Learn about a company's recruitment process. Legitimate processes never require advance payments, so candidates should never pay to secure a specific position.
- Be cautious of any unexpected messages that contain dubious links, requests for personal information, or demands for payment.
- If a message seems suspicious, report it and block the contact.
- Do not share personal data via WhatsApp or any unverified channels.
Adecco also encourages candidates to report suspicious job-related messages to the appropriate authorities. They stress that securing the recruitment experience is now a central pillar of talent management.
This phenomenon is not limited to Portugal; it is increasingly frequent globally. Adecco promotes the importance of organisations promoting cybersecurity as part of their culture to protect both candidates and their own reputation. By following these guidelines, candidates can protect themselves from potential cyber fraud in the recruitment process.
- A recent trend in the digital age, particularly in Portugal, sees cyber criminals posing as recruiters and trustworthy companies to commit fraud.
- Adecco, a leading human resource solutions provider, advises candidates to be vigilant and verify the legitimacy of job offers received through emails, instant messages, voicemails, or faxes, even if they appear to be from Adecco.
- Organizations worldwide, including Portugal, should prioritize promoting cybersecurity as part of their culture to safeguard candidates and maintain their reputation in the recruitment process.
