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Important Notice for Filipinos: Fake Recruiters Claiming to Represent Interac

We have received several reports from job seekers in the Philippines who have been contacted by fake recruiters claiming to represent Interac.

 

These approaches usually start on Facebook and move to private messages. The recruiters share incorrect job details and office addresses, then ask for money and personal documents. Some people have already sent payments, passport copies, and CVs.

 

Our only official recruitment agent in the Philippines is Chesham Recruitment Inc.

 

You can find their recruitment information and contact details at www.cheshamrecruitment.com.ph.

Before you send money or documents

Please check with us through this website, or contact Chesham directly through their official website, to confirm that the recruiter is authorized to represent Interac.

 

A familiar name or logo does not mean an account is genuine. Do not rely on links or contact details provided by someone you suspect may be a scammer.  All official communications with Interac recruiters will come from an @interac.co.jp email address.

 

If you are unsure, stop and check before sending anything.

If you have already sent money or documents

Save the messages, Facebook account links, and payment records, then stop communicating with the suspected scammer. Contact your bank or payment provider immediately to report the payment and ask whether it can be stopped or recovered.

 

You can also report the incident to the Philippine Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC):

Let them know if you shared your passport, CV, or other personal documents.

 

Please also report the fake recruiter to us through this website. Include the Facebook profile or page link and screenshots, with your personal information hidden. Please do not send us your passport copy.

 

Thank you to everyone who has contacted us to check. By reporting these accounts, you are helping us warn other job seekers.