Be cautious with unexpected job offers. Fraudsters may impersonate recruitment agencies or consultants to obtain money, identity documents or personal information. Take time to verify who has contacted you before sharing details or continuing a conversation.
If you receive suspicious contact
- Do not pay. Never transfer money to be considered for a vacancy, secure an interview, receive a contract or obtain equipment.
- Do not click links or open attachments. Unexpected files and links may be used to collect passwords or install harmful software.
- Verify independently. Use the contact details on the official Axiom Arise website rather than replying to the message or using a number supplied by the sender.
- Keep evidence. Save the message, email address, phone number, profile and any payment details before blocking or deleting the contact.
- Report the incident. Contact your bank immediately if money has been sent, and report suspected fraud to the relevant UK authorities.
Warning signs to look for
- A request for payment, banking details, cryptocurrency or money transfers
- Promises of guaranteed employment, income or a visa
- Pressure to make a quick decision or keep the opportunity secret
- Requests for identity documents before the opportunity can be verified
- Unclear job details, poor spelling, unusual email addresses or inconsistent branding
- A request to communicate only through a personal messaging account
How to verify a recruitment message
Check the sender's email address carefully and compare the role details with information you have received through an official channel. If you are unsure, stop the conversation and contact Axiom Arise through our Contact Us page.
A genuine recruitment conversation should give you enough information to understand the organisation, role, location, working arrangements and next step. You should be able to ask questions without being pressured.
Protect your personal information
Share only the information that is relevant to a genuine recruitment process. Do not send passwords, full online banking details, payment-card information or copies of identity documents to an unverified contact. Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication where available.
If you think you have been targeted
Stop communicating with the suspected scammer and contact your bank straight away if you have shared payment details or transferred money. Change any compromised passwords, report the account or message through the platform used, and report the incident to Action Fraud or the appropriate local authority.
You can also tell Axiom Arise through our Contact Us page so we can review whether our name or branding may have been used without permission.