Looking for a new job online should be exciting, inspiring, and, most importantly, safe.  

Unfortunately, recruitment scams are on the rise. A common example is fake companies claiming to offer work-from-home opportunities. These scammers request personal information or upfront payments, claiming it’s for registration, training or access to a platform. Once the fee is paid, they disappear.   

Stay one step ahead with our top tips to protect yourself while job hunting:   

1. Keep your personal information secure 

Genuine employers won’t ask for passwords, bank details or money during the hiring process. Think carefully before sharing personal details, as even small bits of information can help scammers guess your passwords or security answers.   

2. Be cautious on social media   

If you come across a job advert on social media that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid clicking on links and double-check the job’s real by visiting the company’s official careers website directly.   

3. Trust your instincts   

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s okay to pause and question it. Your instincts are there for a reason, so trust them.  You can look someone claiming to be a recruiter up on LinkedIn to see if they have a profile that seems genuine. 

4. Watch out for impersonators   

Some scammers try to impersonate well-known companies, including Very. Fraudulent websites and companies using the Very name have been linked to scams, such as Very & Partner, Veryworkbench, Veryworkhub, Very Retails and Marletvery.vip. Emails from our recruitment team will always end with @theverygroup.com. If you’re unsure, reach out to us directly to confirm. We’ll never contact you via the Telegram messaging platform.  

5. Say no to requests for payment   

We’ll never ask you to pay fees at any stage of our hiring process. If someone asks for money, it’s not us.   

Spotted something suspicious?   

If you’ve received a message claiming to be from us that doesn’t feel right, please forward it to customersecurity@theverygroup.com.   

For further support or to report a suspected recruitment scam, you can also contact Action Fraud.