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Protect yourself during a job search

Pause and verify before you respond.

Messages may use a company name, logo or job description without authorisation. If a recruitment message feels unusual, verify it using the contact details published on this website before sharing information or taking action.

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Payment or transfer requests

Be cautious if someone asks for money, a deposit or an urgent transfer to arrange an interview, issue an offer or reserve a role.

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Requests for sensitive credentials

Do not share passwords, one-time passcodes or banking credentials. Pause if identity documents are requested before you can verify the sender and purpose.

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Unclear sender or process

Check the complete email address and linked website. Treat urgency, vague role details or an unverifiable selection process as reasons to check independently.

If you receive a suspicious message

Take these steps before replying.

01

Stop and check

Do not click unfamiliar links, open unexpected attachments, transfer money or share credentials while you verify the message.

02

Use a trusted contact route

Contact CipherSphere using the email address or phone number listed on this website, not details supplied only in the message.

03

Report with care

Describe the sender and message. Remove passwords, passcodes, identity details and other sensitive information before sharing anything.

Need to verify a recruitment message?

Email the sender address and a short description for review. Do not attach identity documents or include passwords or one-time passcodes.

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