The modern recruitment landscape has created new opportunities; but also new risks. One concerning trend we’ve seen recently is the misuse of Motion Recruitment\u2019s name and branding by scammers targeting individuals online. We\u2019ve also noticed these scammers are impersonating recruiters from other well-known agencies, not just us. Fortunately, these attempts are usually easy to spot if you know what to look for.<\/p>\n
We believe it’s important to raise awareness about these scams, share how to identify them, and provide guidance on how to stay safe.<\/p>\n
Scammers often reach out pretending to be employees of reputable recruitment agencies, including Motion Recruitment. They may offer seemingly legitimate tasks, like designing business cards, creating a website, or completing a small freelance project, promising generous payment.<\/p>\n
But once the work is complete, the promised payment never arrives. Instead, the scammer requests money from the victim, citing false reasons such as identity verification, taxes, or administrative costs.<\/p>\n
Please note:<\/strong> These are scams. The individuals involved are not associated with Motion Recruitment or any reputable agency they claim to represent. They are simply exploiting our brands to deceive.<\/p>\n Even when scammers seem professional, there are common red flags to watch for:<\/p>\n Email Domain<\/strong>: Unusual Communication Channels<\/strong>: Payment Requests<\/strong>: Location Mismatch<\/strong>: If you\u2019re unsure about a communication you\u2019ve received, take these steps:<\/p>\n Double-check the sender\u2019s email address. If it\u2019s not from @motionrecruitment.com.au<\/strong>, do not respond.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Avoid engaging on platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Never share personal information or transfer money to someone claiming to represent us.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Contact us directly at info@motionrecruitment.com.au<\/a><\/strong> to verify any communication, or give us a call<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nHow to Spot a Scam<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Legitimate Motion Recruitment staff will only email you from an @motionrecruitment.com.au<\/strong> address. Emails from Gmail, Hotmail, or any other non-company domain are not from us.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
We do not<\/strong> conduct recruitment conversations via WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar messaging platforms. If someone reaches out on these apps claiming to be from our team, it\u2019s almost certainly a scam.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Motion Recruitment never asks candidates for money<\/strong>. If you’re being asked to pay anything; upfront or otherwise, that\u2019s a clear warning sign.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
We operate exclusively in Australia<\/strong>. If you\u2019re being contacted about opportunities outside of Australia by someone claiming to be from Motion Recruitment, exercise extreme caution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nHow to Protect Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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