If you are looking for a job in Kempton Park, you might have
come across some recruitment agencies that promise to help you find your dream
job. However, not all of them are genuine and some of them might be trying to
scam you out of your money or personal information. Here are some tips on how
to spot and avoid fake recruitment agencies in Kempton Park.
- Fake recruitment agencies often ask for money upfront for
various reasons, such as registration fees, criminal clearance tests, insurance
fees, or job opportunities. A genuine recruitment agency should never ask you
to pay anything before you get a job offer.
- Fake recruitment agencies might send you emails from free
accounts or domains that do not match their company name or website. For
example, if the agency claims to be called Ignasio Recruitment Agency, but their
email address is ignasiorecruitment@gmail.com, that is a red flag. A genuine
recruitment agency should have a professional email address that matches their
domain name.
- Fake recruitment agencies might have spelling and
grammatical errors in their emails or websites, or use poor quality images or
logos. A genuine recruitment agency should have a well-designed and updated
website with clear and accurate information about their services and contact
details.
- Fake recruitment agencies might offer you jobs that are
too good to be true, such as high-paying positions with no experience or
qualifications required, or jobs that are not related to your skills or
interests. A genuine recruitment agency should match you with suitable jobs
that fit your profile and preferences.
- Fake recruitment agencies might pressure you to accept a
job offer without giving you enough time to review the contract or ask
questions. They might also ask you to provide personal or financial
information, such as your ID number, bank account details, or copies of your
documents. A genuine recruitment agency should respect your decision and
protect your privacy.
According to a report by Opera News, the most popular fake
recruitment agencies in Kempton Park and Johannesburg are allegedly located in
**116 Swart Street** and are mostly foreign-owned. They target poor Africans
who are in desperate need of jobs. Some of the reported fake recruitment
agencies in Kempton Park are:
- Ignasio Recruitment Agency: This agency has been accused
of posting fake jobs on Indeed under the name "The Charlton Kings Care
Homes" and charging R200 registration fee. They also have multiple names
and logos on their website and social media accounts.
- Blue Collar Placements: This agency has been accused of
charging R200 registration fee and not placing anyone after months of waiting.
They also have poor reviews on their Facebook page.
- Blue OAK Personnel: This agency has been accused of
charging R200 registration fee and not responding to calls or messages after
promising jobs. They also have no reviews on their website.
If you encounter any of these fake recruitment agencies or
suspect any other agency of being fraudulent, you should report them to the
police or the Department of Labour. You should also warn your friends and
family about them and share your experience on platforms like Hellopeter.com.
Do not let these scammers take advantage of your desperation and ruin your
chances of finding a legitimate job in Kempton Park.
If you know of more fake recruitment or visa agencies in
your area, you can add their names in the comment section below so that
everyone can be informed about them and be safe. Thanks for reading!
