Important Notice – 4/5/25
At Onward Search, we are committed to the integrity and security of our job seekers. It has come to our attention that a fraudulent entity is impersonating Onward Search, targeting job seekers with false employment opportunities.
What You Need to Know
Scammers are reaching out to individuals across the web—via email, social media, job boards, and messaging apps—posing as Onward Search recruiters. These messages falsely claim to offer employment opportunities and may include:
- Fake job offer details
- Phony onboarding instructions
- Requests for personal information (such as banking details or your full Social Security number; note: in some cases your recruiter will need the last 4 digits of your SSN to verify your identity)
- Instructions to deposit a check for “office supplies” or other job-related expenses
These communications are NOT from Onward Search.
How to Identify a Scam
To protect yourself, please keep in mind that Onward Search:
✅ Will never request sensitive personal or financial information before an official job placement
✅ Will not send checks for job-related expenses before you begin work
✅ Communicates only through official Onward Search email addresses (e.g., @onwardsearch.com, @onward-search.com, @onwardsearchstaffing.com)
✅ Never communicates through Gmail or other 3rd party email services
✅ Lists all legitimate job openings on our website: www.onwardsearch.com/jobs
What to Do If You’re Contacted by a Scammer
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Onward Search:
- Do not engage – Avoid responding or clicking on any links.
- Verify the source – Cross-check with our official website or contact us directly at info@onwardsearch.com.
- Report the scam – You can report fraudulent activity to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov and alert us at scamalert@onwardsearch.com.
Stay Vigilant
We take these matters seriously and are actively working to combat fraudulent activity. If you are ever unsure about an opportunity claiming to be from Onward Search, reach out to us directly.
For official job listings and updates, always visit www.onwardsearch.com.
