NOTICE TO CANDIDATES - RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
OUR COMMITMENT TO PRIVACY
It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of recruitment fraud involving scammers impersonating Lids recruitment team, posting fraudulent job openings, and contacting jobseekers with fictitious job offers. These individuals have even been conducting fraudulent interviews to obtain personal and financial information, including requiring candidates to send money for application fees, processing charges, or work permits.
WHAT IS RECRUITMENT FRAUD
Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam offering fake job opportunities to job seekers. This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites or fake e-mails from the company. The fraudsters often request recipients to provide personal information and to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.
HOW TO IDENTIFY RECRUITMENT FRAUD
- Lids will never request money for the opportunity to apply or work for us.
- Lids has a formal application process that will always include at least one interview (virtual or in-person). Lids will not request or interview using any instant messaging applications.
- Lids Recruitment team will not request or require personal documents like bank account details, tax forms, or credit card information as part of the recruitment process.
If you are in doubt or unsure about the source of the job offer, please log in to the Career section on the Lids website to verify the job offer or the application.
If you believe you have been a recruitment fraud victim, please consider reporting the matter to local law enforcement, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) immediately.
Lids has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and advises candidates to follow the guidance provided above.