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Recruitment Fraud: What You Need to Know

Scammers are becoming more sophisticated—posing as recruiters, impersonating real companies, and reaching out to job seekers and employers through misleading emails or social messages. At DWS, we take these threats seriously and want to ensure you have the tools to protect yourself.

If you’ve been contacted by someone claiming to be from DWS and something doesn’t feel right, you can verify the recruiter’s identity or report the interaction using the recruitment fraud reporting form below.

How DWS Protects You

Verified Communications Only

All DWS recruiters use company-authorized email addresses. We do not recruit through messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram.

Secure Document Submissions

We ask that all resumes, applications, and documentation be uploaded only through our secure career portal to ensure privacy and data protection.

Ongoing Monitoring

We actively review reports of suspicious activity and act quickly to investigate and resolve potential issues.

How to protect yourself from fraud

Guidance for Job Seekers

Stay safe by following these best practices:

  • Be wary of unsolicited job offers, especially those that seem overly urgent or unusually generous

  • Never share personal information (banking details, government IDs, etc.) until you have confirmed the recruiter’s legitimacy

  • Avoid recruiters who pressure you to move conversations to informal platforms

  • Do not send money for any reason—reputable recruiters will never request payment from candidates

  • Check recruiter profiles for signs of fraud, including incomplete details or newly created accounts

Guidance for Employers

If your organization works with staffing providers, take steps to reduce risk:

  • Confirm the identity and affiliation of all external recruiters

  • Limit hiring-related communications to secure, professional channels

  • Provide internal teams with training on how to identify and respond to fraud attempts

Verify or Report Suspicious Contact

Use this form to:

  • Confirm that a recruiter is affiliated with DWS

  • Report suspicious outreach or potentially fraudulent activity

We review every submission promptly and take appropriate action to investigate and respond.

Recruitment Fraud Reporting Form

Recruitment Fraud Reporting Form

Verify a Recruiter

Report Suspicious Activity

Maximum file size: 268.44MB

Upload screenshots of emails, LinkedIn messages, or other communications.

How We Can Reach You

Your Name
Your Name
First Name
Last Name

What to Do If You Suspect a Scam

If something feels wrong:

  • Stop responding to the individual
  • Do not send personal or financial information
  • Use our recruitment fraud reporting form
  • Report the scammer to the platform where the outreach occurred (e.g., LinkedIn)

Additional Resource

For more information on job scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s Job Scams Guide. This resource includes current examples and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

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