Avoid Recruitment Agency "Cerca Trova International Ltd " - Fake/Scam Vacancies

[LondonManc]

Venn Group are quite clever about it. They invite you in for a chat and a coffee and the form they give you has a references section. I didn't fill it in, explaining that it would vary depending upon what they put me forward for. If they want to bait the hook, two can play at that game. I was in between contracts at the time so it was worth it to get in to see them about a couple of vacancies. At least it was initially until I found out the rates.

[northernladuk]

It's a worrying new trend.

Indeed. It makes me glum.

[Old Greg]

What you have described is pretty much the standard operating model for all agencies to a greater or lesser degree. It's part and parcel of being a contractor. I believe there is a packet of growsum doing the rounds at the moment. I'd suggest you get your hands on it before it's all gone.

It's a worrying new trend.

[northernladuk]

Maybe we should start a sticky to discuss the despicable actions of these bad people?

[DaveB]

Asked for names of 2 references , even before organizing any interviews. They behave like most agents.

Avoid if possible.

FTFY.

[northernladuk]

Asked for names of 2 references , even before organizing any interviews. They advertise fake and non existent contract jobs in a deceiptful attempt to extract references names/leads from potential applicants .

Avoid if possible.

What you have described is pretty much the standard operating model for all agencies to a greater or lesser degree. It's part and parcel of being a contractor. I believe there is a packet of growsum doing the rounds at the moment. I'd suggest you get your hands on it before it's all gone.

[Paddy]

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/c...filing-history

[xenopus123]

Asked for names of 2 references , even before organizing any interviews. They advertise fake and non existent contract jobs in a deceiptful attempt to extract references names/leads from potential applicants .

Avoid if possible.