Recruitment scams in the UK: warning signs and how to protect your personal data

FAQs

What is recruitment scam?

Fraudulent activity can affect anyone that is searching for work in the UK.

Job scams and phishing in recruitment has become more and more frequent, with many cases now unlawfully using the Citadel Source name and logo in attempt to obtain personal data.

If you believe you’ve been involved in a UK recruitment scam, please report them to Report Fraud otherwise email us at: Hello@citadelsource.com

How can I tell if a role is legitimately handled by Citadel Source?

Citadel Source exclusively promotes jobs across the following platforms:

If you find a job represented by Citadel Source that isn’t on one of the above websites, plus the logo isn’t included or our genuine contact details. Do not engage when asked to provide personal data / CV.

Citadel Source and and third party usage?

Citadel Source never permits third parties to scrape, harvest or republish vacancy information, company details, consultant data or candidate information. Any unauthorised extraction or reuse of content is strictly prohibited and may constitute unlawful processing under GDPR, which requires fairness, transparency and consent when handling personal information.

Citadel Source are committed to processing all personal data in accordance to the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Read our privacy policy and cookie policy for more.