Stay Safe: Spot and Avoid Recruitment Scams in Healthcare

In today’s digital age, cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating legitimate recruitment agencies to deceive job seekers, especially within the healthcare sector. These scams often occur on platforms like WhatsApp, email, SMS, and LinkedIn, where fraudsters pose as recruiters offering enticing job opportunities.

Recognizing Fraudulent Recruitment Messages:

• Unsolicited Contact: Receiving unexpected messages from unknown senders.

• Requests for Payment: Being asked to pay fees for job placements, training, or equipment.

• Use of Personal Accounts: Recruiters contacting you via personal email addresses or social messaging apps.

• Unrealistic Job Offers: Offers that promise high salaries and benefits with minimal qualifications.

• Solicitation of Personal Information: Requests for sensitive data early in the recruitment process.

Steps to Take if You Encounter a Suspected Scam:

• Avoid Engagement: Do not respond to the sender or click on any links.

• Protect Personal Information: Refrain from sharing personal or financial details.

• Report and Block: Use the platform’s reporting features to flag the message as spam or phishing, and block the sender.

• Notify Authorities: Report the incident to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. To get started, click the bright red call to action button that reads, ‘File A Complaint’

TMS Associates’ Commitment to Secure and Ethical Recruitment:

At TMS Associates, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in every step of our recruitment process. All communication from our team will come through official channels, and we will never ask for payments, sensitive information, or personal details through social messaging platforms. To protect both candidates and organizations, our process begins with a mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), ensuring discretion and trust.

If you believe you have been targeted by a recruitment scam that misused TMS Associates’ name or branding, we urge you to get in touch with us immediately. Your reports help us monitor and prevent fraudulent activities that jeopardize the trust we’ve built in the healthcare community. Please contact us at info@tms.associates so we can investigate and take action.

Stay Vigilant Against Scams. The FBI has reported a surge in employment-related scams, where cybercriminals create fake job postings or impersonate recruiters to steal personal information. Protect yourself by verifying communication sources and recognizing warning signs. Together, we can ensure a safer recruitment experience for all.

To safeguard yourself:

• Verify Recruiter Identities: Ensure that communications are from official TMS Associates email addresses ending in “@tms.associates.” The point being, ensure you’re working with a legitimate talent advisory or recruitment firm before sharing personal information, clicking links, etc.

• Consult Official Sources: Refer to our Practitioners page for legitimate job postings and application procedures.

• Educate Yourself: Familiarize yourself with common scam tactics and stay updated on the latest fraud schemes.