Beware for scammers!
Fake Pala Consultancy Representatives
We’ve been made aware of scammers pretending to work for Pala Consultancy. Please be cautious - we will never ask for personal information, payments, or confidential details via unsolicited messages or calls. If you’re unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact us directly through our official channels. Stay safe and always verify!
Impersonation scams, where fraudsters pose as legitimate company representatives are alarmingly common. In the U.S., nearly half of all fraud reports in 2023 involved brand or government impersonation, with reported losses exceeding $1.1 billion . A survey found that 78% of respondents had been targeted by brand impersonation scams, with 45% receiving 10 or more such scam calls or texts per month .
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Fake Pala Consultancy Representatives via WhatsApp
Here are some common clues to look out for when being contacted via WhatsApp:
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We never contact you via WhatsApp in the first place.
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We never ask you any form of payment.
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We never ask you for personal information via WhatsApp such as financial details.
Fake Pala Consultancy Representatives via E-mail
Here are some common clues to look out for when being contacted via E-mail:
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The mail doesn't end with "@pala-consultancy.com"
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We never ask you any form of payment, no one time fee or subscription.
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We never ask you for personal information such as financial details.
Fake Pala Consultancy Representatives via Telegram
Here are some common clues to look out for when being contacted via Telegram:
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We will never contact you via Telegram in the first place.
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We never ask you any form of payment, no one time fee or subscription.
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We never ask you for personal information such as financial details.
Warning for webpages
There’s been a growing trend of fraudsters cloning legitimate recruitment consultancy websites to steal money or personal information from job seekers and hiring managers.
To protect yourself, always verify the legitimacy of a website. One quick way to do this is by checking the SSL certificate, just click the padlock icon next to the website URL in your browser. If the padlock is missing or shows a warning, it could be a sign the site is unsafe or fraudulent.
More information
If you believe you've been targeted by a recruitment scam, please report it immediately.
Visit https://meldpunt.belgie.be to alert the authorities.
To inform Pala Consultancy about any suspicious activity or potential misuse of our name, please contact us directly at customer.support@pala-consultancy.com (or your actual contact email if different).
