At Forge Recruitment Inc., ensuring your job search security is our top priority. With a rise in phishing job scams and employment fraud across Canada, we've outlined key steps to help you stay protected.

Employment scams often involve fraudulent job offers that don't exist, with the intention of tricking you into giving away money or sensitive personal information. These scams may appear to come from trusted organizations like Forge Recruitment Inc.

Scammers may reach out via email, social media, SMS, WhatsApp, or job boards, posing as recruiters from Forge Recruitment Inc. and asking for personal details or financial information.

While phishing scams have become more sophisticated, there are several warning signs that can help you avoid falling victim.

How to Spot a Job Scam
If you encounter a job opportunity or communication that raises concerns, look out for these warning signs:
• Receiving an email, message, phone call, or advertisement that guarantees a job or income.
• A suspicious profile image or a lack of detailed and authentic contact information.
• Claims of making easy money with minimal effort using your computer or promises of large returns.
• Requests for personal details or a fee in exchange for more information or start-up materials.
• Asking you to transfer money on behalf of another person, which could be part of a money laundering scheme.
• Unsolicited messages from recruiters using non-official email addresses like @Yahoo or @Hotmail.
• Requests for personal details or money, such as “administrative fees” or “accreditation costs.”
• A job offer without an interview—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• Poorly written job advertisements, including spelling or grammatical errors.

What to Do if You Suspect a Job Scam from Forge Recruitment Inc.

If you're uncertain about the authenticity of a message claiming to be from Forge Recruitment Inc., please contact us.

Remember, Forge Recruitment Inc. will never ask candidates for any form of payment, and all emails from our recruiters will come from the official Forge Recruitment Inc. domain (@forgerecruitment.com).

What to Do If You've Fallen Victim to a Job Scam
If you believe you have been targeted by a phishing recruitment scam, contact the Canada Anti-Fraud Centre to report the fraud and cybercrime.

If you've shared personal information with a suspected scammer, report it immediately. Additionally, contact your bank if you've transferred any money to a suspected fraudster.