ALERT: Jobseekers are being fraudulently contacted by scammers. Click here to find out how to protect yourself from recruitment scams.

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How to protect yourself against recruitment scams

Recruitment scams

We are aware of an increase in fraudulent activity involving individuals or organisations falsely claiming to represent Hays. These scams often involve requests for payment in exchange for job opportunities or services.

We want to ensure you are informed and confident in recognising when an approach from Hays is legitimate.

What are recruitment scams?

Recruitment scams typically trick individuals into handing over money or personal information by offering a “guaranteed” job, high-paying opportunity, or fast income with minimal effort.

These scams may appear convincing and often use the names of reputable recruitment firms like Hays to gain trust.

Please be assured:

  • Hays will never ask candidates to pay money to secure a job opportunity.
  • Hays representatives will never request payment for training, equipment, or job placement.

Warning signs: how to spot a scam

Be cautious if you encounter any of the following:

  • You receive an unsolicited message via email, SMS, WhatsApp, social media, or job boards offering a guaranteed job or income.
  • The message is poorly written or comes from an unofficial email address.
  • You are asked to provide personal details or pay a fee to proceed.
  • You are pressured to act quickly or transfer money on behalf of someone else.
  • The sender claims to be a Hays consultant but uses a suspicious profile image or lacks genuine contact information.

How to verify a legitimate Hays contact

If you are unsure whether a message or contact is genuine:

  • Ask the individual to email you from their official Hays email address.
  • Legitimate Hays email addresses will come from one of the following domains:
  • You can also contact the Hays office they claim to represent to verify their identity.

What to do if you suspect a scam

If you believe you’ve been contacted by a scammer posing as a Hays representative:

  1. Do not respond or share any personal information.
  2. Report the incident to Hays immediately.
  3. Consider reporting the scam to your local authorities or cybercrime unit.