Protect yourself from fraud and scams
At Grafton, we are committed to protecting candidates, clients, partners, and the wider community from fraudulent activity.
Unfortunately, scammers may attempt to misuse our name, brand, or identity to deceive individuals and request money or personal information. These scams may relate to recruitment processes, but also to other situations where our brand is used without authorisation.
Recruitment-related fraud
Grafton never request payment at any stage of the recruitment process.Recruitment is always free for candidates
We will never ask candidates to pay for:
- job opportunities
- interviews or selection processes
- tests, exams, or training
- onboarding or administrative services
- opening a bank account for recruitment purposes
If someone asks you to make a payment in connection with a job opportunity, this is a scam attempt.
Examples of employment scams
Fraudsters may try to appear legitimate by:
- using fake company names, email addresses, or websites that closely resemble official ones (e.g. slight spelling changes or added punctuation)
- impersonating recruiters and requesting payment to cover costs such as tests, exams, or training
- asking for payments to “facilitate” recruitment processes or administrative steps
Brand impersonation
and misuse
Fraudsters may also impersonate Grafton or misuse our brand in contexts that are not related to recruitment.
This may include:
- pretending to be a Grafton employee in private transactions (e.g. online marketplaces)
- using WhatsApp or messaging apps to impersonate our staff
- sharing links to official Grafton websites to appear credible
- offering goods, services, or opportunities unrelated to Grafton activities
In these cases, our name, logo, or website may be used to gain your trust.
These interactions are not legitimate and are not connected to Grafton.
Important:
we never ask for money
Grafton and its companies will never request payment under any circumstances, including but not limited to:
- recruitment processes
- job applications or interviews
- training or administrative services
- product sales or private transactions
If someone asks for money while claiming to represent Grafton, it is a scam.
Red flags to watch out for
Be cautious if someone claiming to represent Grafton:
- requests sensitive personal or banking information
- promises immediate employment without a proper selection process, especially in exchange for a fee
- contacts you with an unsolicited job offer for a role you did not apply for
- uses unclear, unprofessional, or unusual language
- communicates only via WhatsApp or private messaging apps
- uses unofficial email addresses or suspicious websites
- pressures you to act quickly
What to do if you are contacted
If you receive a suspicious message:
- do not send money
- do not share personal or financial information
- verify the contact through our official website or company channels
Where to report fraud?
Police Authorities
If you believe you were victim of a crime report to your local law enforcement.
Consumer Protection Associations
Contact your country’s Consumer Protection Association to get further guidance.
Banks and Financial Institutions
If you believe you were victim of financial fraud, report it as soon as possible to your bank institution to get further guidance on actions to be taken.
Take action to keep safe:
Compare with similar offers
Compare the offer with other job advertisements offering similar positions. Don’t be fooled by promises of unrealistically high salaries and exceptionally attractive working conditions.
Check website
If you receive a job offer from a company that you have not contacted and have never applied for, check their official website. Enter the name manually in an online search engine – do not click on links from unknown senders.
Verify Company's Social Media
Check whether the company has an active social media profile, e.g. on LinkedIn, when it was founded and whether it publishes content regularly.
Verify Sender
Also check the sender himself by entering his name and surname in an Internet search engine. There are groups and forums that warn against specific, dishonest people.
Check communication and text
If the sender’s company name and domain are similar to those you know, but contain typos or are written in a specific way (e.g. using additional punctuation marks), do not reply to the message.
Don't click on unknown links
Do not click on links sent in unusual messages and do not install any unknown applications.
If you're asked for payments
Do not agree to participate in recruitment if there is a request for payment for any service. Never transfer money, even if there are promises of a later refund. Never respond to offers that require you to open a bank account – you may be involved in an illegal money transfer.
If you're asked for sensitive information
Never (either in a conversation or via the online form) disclose data such as: Tax number, ID card number, banking login details or card number and CVC code.
Remember, during the recruitment process, we will never ask you for payments or sensitive information like bank account information, tax ID etc.
Each country’s law clearly defines what information and data an employer may request from candidates participating in recruitment, such as date of birth, experience, right to work, etc. Only after you are employed can an employer request additional information, such as SSN, tax ID, bank account information, etc.
Professional recruitment companies operate in accordance with the Labor Code, the Act on the promotion of employment and labor market institutions, the Personal Data Protection Act, GDPR, the Act on the implementation of certain European Union provisions in the field of equal treatment and the Public Procurement Law. This guarantees the transparency of the recruitment process, respect for their rights and the security of personal data for recruited employees.