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A recent UK survey found that nearly one in three young people have fallen for a recruitment scam. The tricks fake recruiters use aren’t always obvious. They can impersonate trusted companies, offer realistic roles, and create convincing hiring processes. Here’s what the findings reveal and how to protect yourself while looking for work. Key takeaways * Recruitment scams can look like ordinary job offers, not obvious “get rich quick” schemes * A familiar company name, logo or convincing re…
Spotted a scam?
- Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk – the NCSC uses the reports to take scam sites down.
- Forward scam texts to 7726, free on most UK networks.
- Never share a one-time code, and check any request for money by calling a number you already trust.
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