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Digital Fraud

Warning About Digital Employment Scams

Last Updated: April 17, 2024
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Smokeball is aware of fraudulent recruitment scams that misuse our company name and logo.We are committed to protecting our candidates from these scams and take all necessary steps to ensure a safe and secure recruitment process.Smokeball will never ask you for money or personal financial information during the recruitment process.

How to identify a fraudulent recruitment scam:

  • The Federal Trade Commission provides this helpful resource for identifying phishing scams: Phishing
  • The job offer is unsolicited and you did not apply for the position.
  • The job offer seems too good to be true, with a high salary or benefits for little or no experience.
  • The scammer communicates with you through a free email service or social media platform, rather than a Smokeball email address.
  • The scammer asks you for money upfront for training or background checks.

What to do if you are targeted by a scam:

  • Do not respond to the communication.
  • Do not send any money or personal information.
  • Report the scam to Smokeball by contacting us at (855) 798-1649 or infosec@smokeball.com.
  • Report to the FTC here: Report Fraud

Where to find legitimate Smokeball job postings:

Smokeball lists open positions only on the following platforms and on our website through this link: Join Our Team

We encourage you to be cautious of any job offers that seem suspicious. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a job offer, please contact Smokeball directly.

Smokeball is committed to providing a positive and professional recruitment experience for all candidates. Thank you for your interest in Smokeball.

Other Scams

Please also note that recruitment scams are not the only scams that you may come across falsely using Smokeball’s name, please always be cautious when divulging personal information for any purpose.

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