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Job seekers are reporting contact (often via LinkedIn) from recruiters who claim to be from big-name companies or job boards and offer remote positions with high pay for minimal qualifications. These fake recruiters create pressure with “limited spots” or time-sensitive opportunities, but refuse phone or video interaction. They often ask for personal or pitch paid services early in the process.
For legitimate recruitment agencies, this trend creates serious business implications. When candidates at large become suspicious of recruitment outreach, it can lead to a declining response rates and shallower talent pools. The negative effect of scammers can bruise your reputation as a legitimate recruiter and hurt your efficiency.
Proactive Verification is a Competitive Advantage
We’ve seen some recruiters begin implementing a proactive verification strategy when reaching out to candidate. Rather than waiting for candidates to question their legitimacy, these agencies provide verification information upfront to differentiate themselves from scammers.
This approach doesn’t just protect your candidates; proactive verification can create a meaningful competitive advantage. By addressing legitimacy head-on, your agency could increase candidate response rates, experience stronger initial engagement, and have more productive recruitment pipelines.
This kind of verification doesn’t need to be complicated. It just requires some forethought and
