how to avoid and report job scams.

HR Partners doesn't charge candidates any money.

HR Partners by Randstad will never ask candidates for any recruitment fees. Please be cautioned that individuals/organisations are misusing the Randstad brand name to demand money in exchange for interviews or jobs with Randstad or clients of Randstad.

Do note that they wrongfully use the company's registered trademark on fake job advertisements and emails to harm innocent victims.
 
 

report a scam.

your safety during the job search process is our priority.

Unfortunately, some job seekers may accidentally fall victim to job scams in Australia. Our recruitment consultants adhere to a structured process to ensure we maintain the highest level of integrity.

what is a job scam?

Recruitment scams often involve fake online job ads on social platforms and untrusted job portals offering high-paying jobs. Victims may also receive unsolicited text messages or messages from Facebook and Whatsapp that provides jobs that do not exist.

Job scammers will ask victims to share personal information such as their mobile number OR transfer or remit a small sum of money to secure the fake interview or for more information about the fraudulent jobs. 

how to spot fake job postings?

Identify fake job offers with these ten warning signs of scams.

  1. If money is involved. You’ve been asked to transfer money for a medical check, work pass application or to attend the job interview.
  2. The company has no website or official/corporate social media account. 
  3. The job offer was sent from a personal email, a “no-reply” email, and not from the Randstad email domain.
  4. You did not apply for the job.
  5. The job is too good to be true. 
  6. The job description is unclear or too short.
  7. Poor use of the English language with multiple typos and grammatical errors in the job advertisement or text messages.
  8. You found the job posting in a random social media community.
  9. Communication channels are limited to social media and messaging platforms such as Facebook, Whatsapp, etc.
  10. On messaging platforms, they ask you for your personal information, such as your mobile number or ID photo.

When looking for a job, please do not respond to fraudulent job advertisements often shared in unsolicited Facebook groups or messaging platforms. 

You should not respond to suspicious job offers in email or messaging platforms (Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, etc.) or calls from unknown numbers. 

Remember that disclosing your personal and banking details to anyone you do not know is never safe. 

beware of online hiring scams.

Social media and messaging platforms are the newest channels used by scammers.

They come in different styles and forms, so always stay vigilant! 
 

Our official LinkedIn page can be found here. 

how to report a scam?

Suppose you have been exposed to a fake job advertisement on a messaging platform or social media network, received a fake job offer in an email or fraudulent job opportunity from an individual and/or organisation or are an unfortunate victim of such a job scam. In that case, we advise you to file an official report with the local police immediately. 

File a report with the local authorities. By reporting a scammer to the police, you are helping us raise awareness of job scams and protecting your family and friends from becoming victims of scams.

Please provide the local police with all the information you have, such as: 

  • Sender’s name and contact information 
  • A copy of the fraudulent job advertisement 
  • Your chat history with the individual and/or organisation
  • The bank account details that you’ve been asked to remit money to 
  • The banking remittance details (if payment has already been made) 

At HR Partners, we do not condone any illegal activities carried out by individuals and/or organisations based on local laws. If you come across a job post that looks suspicious and you are unsure of, we advise you to call the respective HR Partners offices directly to verify the job ad or mail us.