Recruitment Fraud Warning

TL;DR: Scammers posing as recruiters from well-known companies, including Qualtrics, aim to defraud victims by soliciting money or sensitive personal information. If you encounter any suspected scams involving a job with Qualtrics or someone claiming to be doing work on behalf of Qualtrics, please report them to abuse@qualtrics.com.

RECRUITMENT SCAMS CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES FOR BOTH CANDIDATES AND EMPLOYERS

Here’s how to stay safe while interacting with the team at Qualtrics

1. If you suspect a scam, please report it to us at abuse@qualtrics.com, including the following details:

How and when you were contacted (Email, SMS, LinkedIn, etc.)

If you applied for the job, provide the link to the job offer site

Names and contact information of the alleged recruiters

Job title of the role offered

2. If you’ve engaged with the fraudulent recruitment message, take the following actions:

Cease all communication with the scammers

If funds have been sent, do not send any additional funds and take the following additional steps:

Document all communications and transactions for law enforcement

File a report with:

Your local police department

The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov

3. In our recruitment process, we follow standard procedures.

Email from an “@qualtrics.com” address

Only extend job offers after a comprehensive interview process

Do not request monetary payments

Do not ever ask for sensitive personal information, such as your social security number or bank details, and only ask for some personal information, such as date of birth or passport number, in relevant situations (like booking travel for interviews) that take place after verifiable human interactions

Always feel free to ask us about any concerns, either at abuse@qualtrics.com or when speaking with a person from Qualtrics. At Qualtrics, we value security and encourage you to "see something, say something."

The following sites have been vetted and approved to post jobs on the behalf of Qualtrics:

This list may not be exhaustive and is subject to change.

A message from our security team

Warnings About Recruitment Scams Scammers pretending to be recruiters from well-known companies, including Qualtrics, pose a risk for job seekers. These scammers use various tactics to appear legitimate in order to obtain sensitive personal information or money. Candidates should be vigilant and look for signs that an individual reaching out to them is actually an employee or agency recruiter acting on behalf of a business before engaging.

Legitimate recruiters or agencies typically:

Offer detailed information about job roles and the hiring process.

Do not rush candidates; real recruitment processes take time, while scammers often create a sense of urgency to obtain information or money.

Have identifiable email addresses that end with the company domain.

Common signs of a scam include:

Urgency: Claims of needing sensitive information or a 24-hour turnaround for a start date.

Unusual requests: Asking for personal information, like social security numbers or bank details, in strange ways, such as over direct messages.

Requests for payment: Scammers may demand that you pay for services such as training, background checks, or equipment, often with a promise of reimbursement, sometimes involving cryptocurrency.

Difficulty verifying: If you contact the company to confirm the recruiter's identity, they may not be able to provide verification

For additional concerns and information or if you encounter any suspected scams related to Qualtrics, please report them to abuse@qualtrics.com.

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