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FAQs

How to check if a recruitment company is legit? ›

Visit their site, make a background check, and see if the company exists. Many recruiters use the name and reputation of a given company when, in fact, they might be fraudsters. However, these scams have fooled many applicants into sharing their personal information and undergoing fraud.

While banks are generally obligated to refund money lost to fraud, they may deny the refund if you were negligent or involved in the scam.

Sometimes hackers will copy Google's “Suspicious sign-in prevented” emails and other official Google emails to try to steal someone's account information. Learn more about “Suspicious sign-in prevented” emails.

Did you pay with a credit card or debit card? Contact the company or bank that issued the credit card or debit card. Tell them it was a fraudulent charge. Ask them to reverse the transaction and give you your money back.

If you've transferred money to someone because of a scam

Your bank or building society should reimburse you if it's registered with the Lending Standards Board under their Contingent Reimbursem*nt Model Code (CRM Code). You can check if your bank is registered under the CRM code on the Lending Standards Board website.

If you've been scammed, your bank may refund the money stolen from your account. It depends on the amount, how long it took to report the fraud, and how the money was stolen. While that may not be comforting, you do have some protections, including: The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA).

The easiest way to become a victim of a bank scam is to share your banking info — e.g., account numbers, PIN codes, social security number — with someone you don't know well and trust. If someone asks for sensitive banking details, proceed with caution.

However, scammers, hackers, and stalkers can also track your location through malicious apps and viruses or even built-in settings on your mobile phone.

How to get rid of a scammer? ›

STOP CONTACT WITH THE SCAMMER.

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Google security emails are usually well-written and include your name or account details. If you get a generic, poorly written email that claims to be from Google, it's likely a scam. Google will never ask for sensitive information, like login or bank account details, via email.

Utilize social media platforms to search for the scammer's name or usernames. Look for any profiles or accounts that match details they provided you with. Employ reverse search tools designed to connect names, phone numbers, or email addresses to publicly available information.

Contact Your Bank or Payment Provider: Notify them immediately about the scam. If you used a credit card, they may be able to reverse the charge. Report the Scam: File a report with local law enforcement, consumer protection agencies, and financial authorities to alert them. Did you recover your scammed money?

Generally not (and scammers tend to use non-reversible transactions, anyway). It's the same if you took out a bunch of cash, then handed it to someone outside. As soon as you authorise the payment, it is no longer their problem.

To verify the legitimacy of an online company, businesses can check for a secure website (https://), read customer reviews and ratings, look for contact information (phone number, address), and search for any complaints or scam reports online.

Trustworthy recruiters stay in touch throughout the process. They don't focus on “selling” you on a job in that “used car salesman” or “telemarketer” kind of way. Instead, they work with you to understand what you're looking for, and help you determine whether a specific role will be the right fit.