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Beware of scams: Protect yourself from fraudulent messages

At Diversifying Group, we're committed to your safety and security. We would like to ask our candidates to beware of a current scam that targets job seekers. Fraudsters may reach out to you impersonating consultants with job opportunities or offers in order to get your personal information or request payment. It's crucial to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of any messages you receive.

Recruitment scams are not always obvious. Here are a few tips on how to identify a fraudulent message:

  • It’s from an unknown phone number, country code or email address.

  • It contains a link; these may contain malware that could be installed on your device so avoid clicking on these.

  • It contains sudden requests for payment or pressure to act quickly.

  • It contains poor spelling and/or grammar.

  • It contains unrealistic salary or working arrangements - if it’s too good to be true it probably is.


For your safety, we strongly advise:

  • Do not respond to these messages.

  • Do not share any personal information, banking details, or make any payments requested through these messages.

  • Report the scam message to your local authorities or the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) through their official website for further investigation.


At Diversifying Group, we might contact you by text message, however:

  • Initial contact will usually be via an email address containing @diversifying.com or via LinkedIn.

  • We never send job offers or requests for personal information via text message to individuals who have not registered with our agency.

  • We will never ask a candidate to pay fees as part of the recruitment process.

  • We have an office phone number on our website, so you can give us a call if you’re not sure of anything.


Stay alert and safeguard yourself against fraudulent activity. If you have any doubts or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly using the contact details below:

18 Mar 2021

Protect your Daughter or Educate your Son?

When a news item breaks, social media becomes a challenge.

‘Socials’ have given people a platform to voice their immediate response, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes that may seem counterproductive, depending on the issue at hand. However, this can also create moments that make you pause and reflect. 

This image found it’s way across feeds in the wake of Sarah Everard’s story, and those giving voice to their experience.

It stopped me in my timeline scroll. 

As the reporting on Sarah Everard’s story progresses, and the narrative on what it means evolves, this image made it clear to me the practical next steps I could take to achieve a real difference in our future. 

Perhaps it’s in the timing, as the father of a two and a half-year old son. 

Maybe it’s in how my view of what ‘privilege’ means has changed, accelerated even, over the last two years. Being confronted with your own privilege can cause distress. Distress can lead to becoming defensive, completely shutting ourselves out of a change in view that - however slight - could prove revolutionary. 

Before seeing this image I had spent moments evaluating my past, thinking of what I would change - replaying scenarios to understand how I could make things better. 

Self reflection is a good thing. However;

This image made me realise that after thought, action is what’s needed. 

I have an opportunity to educate my son. Not just in childhood or adolescence, but for the rest of my time with him. 

I can lead by example in being respectful to all. Show how we can be led by principle, and to listen but not allow influences to make us react without due consideration for what’s right. Be brave and call out sexism. Support others who do the same. 

I won’t always be perfect, but I can make it my mission to always try. 

There’s a time for reflection, thought and analysis. Seeing this image gave me a moment of clarity for what’s to happen next: action. 

Social media can be a challenge. It can also inspire us to take action.

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