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Beware of Job Scams

Protect yourself during your job search.

Aquent is aware that scammers are using our company name to trick people into applying for jobs that don’t exist. These job scams also try to get job seekers to provide sensitive personal information, financial information, or payment to the scammer.

What job scams look like
  • Fake job postings typically show up through unsolicited SMS texts, Facebook job groups, Whatsapp, LinkedIn, X, LINE and other social media sites.
  • Many of these scams are related to work-from-home jobs. Since Aquent offers many legitimate work-from-home opportunities, the best way to find them is by visiting our website—aquent.co.jp/find-work.
  • Scammers often use email addresses with free email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail. Our Aquent recruiters will only email job seekers from an @aquent.com email address.
How to avoid job scams
  • Be wary of job postings that only include a few brief requirements. Legitimate jobs normally list extensive qualifications.
  • Use the company's corporate job search page to try to find any job that you originally saw on social media, etc. The best way to find Aquent jobs is by visiting our website—aquent.com/find-work.
  • Be especially careful if the interviewer or recruiter is trying to rush you through the process.
  • Be cautious if the interviewer or recruiter asks you to move the conversation to platforms such as LINE
  • Don't use the links or contact details in the message or given to you. When in doubt, confirm with the official company via email address or phone numbers sourced from an independent internet search to confirm if the communication is legitimate. Aquent can be reached at [email protected] or:
  • And never provide any of the following:
    • Payment for a job (this includes buying gifts cards and providing card details)
    • Financial details (especially account numbers and bank routing numbers)
    • Personal information (such as your My Number, Passport number, driver's license number, or birth date)
If you get a scam message or phone call, you should not click any links or reply to the message. If you provided your bank account information to a scammer, you should also contact your financial institution.

To learn more about job scams, visit:

  • Japan National Police Agency's “Countermeasures to Phishing Emails” page explains the common methods of phishing scams and what to do when you have encountered them: https://www.npa.go.jp/bureau/cyber/countermeasures/phishing.html