Be aware of Recruitment and Phishing Scams
We take your security seriously. Cybercriminals sometimes pose as recruiters to steal personal information or money. Please review these guidelines to protect yourself.
Major Red Flags to watch for:
Demands for Money:
Legitimate employers and recruiters will never charge you for a job, training materials, or background checks.
Free Email Domains:
Real recruiters do not use public addresses like @gmail.com or @yahoo.com.
Chat-Only Interviews:
Be highly suspicious if the entire hiring process happens over text-based apps like WhatsApp or Telegram.
Instant Job Offers:
Watch out for immediate offers without a formal, live video or voice interview.
Urgent Data Requests:
Scammers use extreme urgency to trick you into providing banking details or ID copies.
How to Protect Yourself:
Verify via Official Channels:
Always verify job openings directly on our official careers page at www.thelink.co.za
Cross-Check the Recruiter:
Search the recruiter’s name on LinkedIn to confirm they are officially tied to our company.
Do Not Click Unsolicited Links:
Avoid downloading unexpected attachments or clicking links from unverified sources.
How to Report a Scam
If you suspect someone is fraudulently pretending to recruit for our company, please stop communication immediately and report it to us at: enquiries@thelink.co.za