Scam Protection

How to Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams: What Every Job Seeker Should Know

Searching for your next job should be exciting, but unfortunately, recruitment scams are becoming increasingly common.  

Across the UK, job seekers are being targeted by online scammers pretending to be legitimate recruiters. These criminals often create fake job adverts, send convincing emails or messages, and attempt to collect personal or financial information. 

At The Best Connection, your safety matters to us. We’re proud to help thousands of temporary workers find genuine, rewarding opportunities every year, and we want to make sure every job seeker to feel confident, informed, and protected when applying for work. 

What Recruitment Scams Look Like 

Scammers often use realistic-looking job adverts or social media messages to trick  people into sharing sensitive details or paying fake “registration fees.” 

You might be contacted via: 

• Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp 
• Emails or text messages claiming to represent a recruitment company 
• Job boards with adverts that appear similar to real adverts 

Some scammers even impersonate The Best Connection by using fake email addresses or slightly altered logos. Remember, we will never ask you for payment, provide bank details, ID or sensitive information before a verified job offer is made.