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Spot the Scam - Fraudulent Recruiting Emails on the Rise

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Spot the Scam - Fraudulent Recruiting Emails on the Rise

Warning: Beware of AI-Generated Scammer Recruiting Emails

Scammers are using AI to create convincing recruiting emails that look legitimate. These emails often mimic real companies and recruiters, making it easy to fall victim. Please be cautious and verify any unsolicited job offers or recruiting messages.

Signs of a Scam Email

  • Sender uses a free email service (Gmail, Yahoo, generic Outlook) or a misspelled domain.

  • Sender uses urgent language or pressure to act quickly.

  • Sender does not provide a Job Description, other job specifics, or link to a verifiable Job Posting on a company site.

  • Requests for personal or financial information.

  • Request investment or payment.

  • Request for further communication via WhatsApp or different social app.

  • Poor grammar or inconsistent company branding (logo is stretched, etc)

Steps to Protect Yourself

1. Verify the Sender

  • Check the domain name carefully.

  • Look up the recruiter on LinkedIn and confirm their company affiliation.

2. Use Official Contact Channels

  • Visit the company's official website and use the listed contact info.

  • Call the company directly if you're unsure.

3. Never Share Sensitive Information

  • Do not provide Social Security numbers, banking details or passwords via email.

4. Report Suspicious Emails

  • Mark as spam and report to the company being impersonated.

  • Provide LinkedIn profile name and profile link to the company being impersonated, and copies of communications, if available.

5. Submit a Scam form on LinkedIn. Directions below:

  • Click on your profile on LinkedIn

  • Click Help

  • Click on Open Help in new tab

  • Scroll down to bottom of page and hit "Contact Us"

  • Choose "Create a support ticket"

  • Choose "Log-in, Fraud and Safety"

  • Choose "Recognize and Report Scams"

If You've Already Engaged

  • Stop communication immediately.

  • Change any passwords you shared.

  • Monitor your accounts for unusual activity.

  • ​If you receive an unsolicited email referencing Yaskawa Electric, Robotics, Drives or Motion Divisions and suspect it is fraudulent, do not click any links or download attachments. Please report it to Yaskawa and mark it as spam.