BGSF Talent Scams - How to Protect Yourself

How to Spot a Fake BGSF Recruiter

BGSF issued an official BGSF Community Alert warning job seekers about the exact tactics fraudsters use:

• Free Email Domains: Legitimate BGSF staff will never use Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook accounts for business.
• Upfront Fees: They will never ask a job applicant for an application fee, background check fee, or training costs.
• Unsecured Document Uploads: Real hiring processes use secure onboarding portals. Scammers will ask you to text or email photos of your ID, Driver's License, or Social Security Number.
• The "Check" Scam: If they mail or email you a check to buy "home office equipment" or software, it is a fake check scam.
• Global/Freelance Recruitment: BGSF does not recruit globally or utilize independent "freelance recruiters".
• Task-Based/WhatsApp Scams: Requests to complete quick online tasks, surveys, or optimization work for fast crypto or cash rewards via WhatsApp or Telegram are identity theft or financial traps.

What to Do Next

1. Verify or Report Directly: If you suspect a message is fake, do not click any links. Forward the details directly to BGSF’s official fraud department at fightscams@bgsf.com.
2. Cease Communication: Block the scammer immediately across text, email, and social platforms.
3. Protect Your Identity: If you provided your SSN, banking information, or photos of your ID, monitor your bank accounts immediately. File a report with the FTC Report Fraud Portal and secure your credit via IdentityTheft.gov.