Candidate Safety
Verify a RecruitBlock Contact
RecruitBlock takes candidate safety, privacy and process integrity seriously. This page explains how to recognise suspicious approaches, how RecruitBlock communicates during recruitment and executive search processes, and how to verify any contact claiming to represent RecruitBlock.
If you are unsure whether an approach is genuine, pause and verify before sharing personal information, documents or payment details.
Suspicious Approach Indicators
Fraudulent recruitment approaches can vary. Be cautious if any of the following occur:
- Requests for money, fees, training, equipment, accreditation or onboarding charges.
- Pressure tactics, urgent deadlines, secrecy demands or “limited-time” claims.
- Unclear role details, vague responsibilities or information that does not match normal recruitment practice.
- Requests to move immediately to messaging apps, personal accounts or unverified social media profiles before professional verification.
- Approaches from lookalike recruiter profiles, copied branding or accounts using RecruitBlock’s name without clear confirmation.
- Early requests for identity documents, proof of address, NI number or banking details.
- Misspelt domains, unusual URLs, inconsistent email addresses or unverified profiles.
How RecruitBlock Communicates
- RecruitBlock does not ask candidates to pay fees to access roles or progress a recruitment process.
- RecruitBlock does not request banking or payment details through messaging apps.
- RecruitBlock does not ask for passwords, one-time codes or security credentials.
- Where documentation is required later in a process, it is requested only after appropriate verification and through suitable channels.
- If communication appears unusual, candidates should verify the contact through RecruitBlock’s official contact page before progressing.
What To Do If You Suspect Fraud
- Stop and preserve evidence. Save screenshots, email addresses, phone numbers, profiles, URLs and payment requests.
- Do not share personal information. Avoid sending identity documents, proof of address, NI number or banking details until the contact is verified.
- Do not click unexpected links or open attachments if anything feels unusual.
- Verify directly with RecruitBlock using the official contact page or official RecruitBlock LinkedIn profile.
If you believe you have lost money or shared sensitive information, contact your bank immediately and report the incident through the appropriate official fraud reporting route in your jurisdiction.
Verify a RecruitBlock Contact
If you are unsure whether a message is genuine, do not share personal data, do not click unexpected links, and verify the contact through RecruitBlock’s official channels.
Be cautious of approaches through messaging apps, personal accounts or unverified social media profiles, especially where there is pressure to respond quickly, share documents or move away from normal professional verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will RecruitBlock ever ask me to pay a fee to access a role?
No. RecruitBlock does not ask candidates to pay fees to access roles or progress a recruitment process.
I received a rushed request for documents or an instant offer. What should I do?
Pause and verify first. Do not share sensitive information until you have confirmed the contact through RecruitBlock’s official contact page or official LinkedIn profile.
What information should I avoid sharing over chat or messaging apps?
Avoid sharing banking details, passwords, one-time codes, identity documents, NI number or proof of address through messaging apps. Only share information through appropriate channels after verification.
What should I do if someone contacts me from a social media profile claiming to represent RecruitBlock?
Do not share personal information until the contact is verified. Check the profile carefully and use RecruitBlock’s official contact page or official LinkedIn profile to confirm whether the approach is genuine.
How do I verify whether someone is genuinely contacting me from RecruitBlock?
Use the official RecruitBlock contact page or official RecruitBlock LinkedIn profile and request verification for candidate safety.