Online Safety
Stay Safe from Job Scams & Fraudulent Recruiters
We provide tools and resources to help you identify fake job offers and protect yourself from scams
Blacklist of Fraudulent Companies List
| Company Name | Location | Scam Type | website URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Regulation Courses | 128 City Road, London,EC1V 2NX | Financial Scams | https://www.financialregulationcourses.com/ |
| Financial Regulation Courses | 128 City Road, London,EC1V 2NX | Introduction to UK Financial Regulations and Professional Integrity | https://introductiontoukfinancialregulationsandprofessionalintegrity.com/ |
| Financial Regulation Courses | 128 City Road, London,EC1V 2NX | Investment Advisor Certification (IAC) | https://investmentadvisorcertification.com/ |
| Financial Regulation Courses | 128 City Road, London,EC1V 2NX | ESG Advisor Certification | https://esgadvisorcertification.com/ |
| Financial Regulation Courses | 128 City Road, London,EC1V 2NX | Derivatives Certificate | https://introductiontoderivativescertification.com/ |
| Graduate Financial Recruitment | 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh Scotland EH2 4AN. | Financial Recruitment Solutions for Gen Z | https://graduatefinancialrecruitment.com/ |
| Recruitment Choice LTD | England,RM3 8HN | Established 2019 | Company No 12275893 | illegally using Owned and Operated By Recruitment Choice LTD | https://investmentbanking-jobs.com/ |
Common Recruitment Scams
01.
Fake Job Offers Requiring Upfront Payments
Scammers trick job seekers by offering high-paying jobs but ask for registration fees, training costs, or security deposits before starting. Once the payment is made, they disappear without providing any job. Legitimate employers never ask for money upfront.
02.
Identity Theft Through Fake Job Applications
Fraudsters create fake job postings to collect sensitive personal details such as passports, bank account numbers, and social security information. They misuse this data for financial fraud, opening fake accounts, or even committing crimes in the victim’s name.
03.
Work-from-Home Scams
Victims are offered remote job opportunities with high salaries and flexible hours. However, they are asked to pay for starter kits, certifications, or special training. Once the payment is made, the company either vanishes or provides useless materials.
04.
Fake Recruitment Agencies
Scammers impersonate legitimate job placement agencies, charging job seekers hefty service fees for guaranteed job placements. They may conduct fake interviews, send fraudulent offer letters, and even provide fake employment contracts to appear authentic.
05.
Bogus Interview Scams
Job seekers receive emails or messages inviting them for interviews at reputed companies. However, they are asked to pay for travel expenses, background checks, or security deposits. In many cases, the interview location doesn’t exist, or the company denies any involvement.
06.
Visa and Immigration Job Scams
Scammers target people looking for international jobs, claiming they can arrange work visas or job placements abroad for a fee. After receiving payment, they provide fake documents or completely cut off communication, leaving victims stranded.
07.
Reshipping or Package Processing Scams
Victims are offered jobs as “logistics coordinators” where they receive and resend packages, often containing stolen goods. They unknowingly become part of illegal activities and may face legal consequences.
08.
Cryptocurrency and Investment-Based Job Scams
Scammers lure victims with job offers that require them to invest in cryptocurrency or trading schemes to earn commissions. Once enough money is collected, the fraudsters disappear, leaving victims with no job and financial losses.
