Staffking Pte Ltd would like to alert members of the public to a continued rise in scam activities involving individuals impersonating recruiters, including Staffking’s own employees.

This advisory is issued to protect jobseekers and raise awareness of increasingly sophisticated scam tactics targeting individuals in Singapore.

⚠️ Current Scam Situation

We have observed that scammers are actively:

• Posing as Staffking recruiters

• Offering high-paying or remote job opportunities

• Remote work, freelance or part-time job offers with attractive pay

• Contacting individuals primarily via WhatsApp

  
  

Notably, these scammers are now using Singapore and Malaysia phone numbers, making them significantly more difficult to identify and increasing the likelihood of victims trusting them.

They may also operate across platforms such as LinkedIn, Telegram, Carousell, and other messaging channels.

To appear credible, scammers may:

• Use stolen company logos and branding

• Use company UEN, recruiter’s names and license numbers which are all available on MOM Employment Agency directory available in public

• Create fake recruiter or employee profiles

• Misuse employee photos found online

• While initial conversations may appear legitimate, these scams often follow structured and deceptive patterns.

  
  

⚠️ Common Scam Tactics

1. Unsolicited Messages

You may receive a WhatsApp message claiming to be from a Staffking recruiter, even though you did not apply for the role.

2. Attractive Remote Work Offers

Scammers promote flexible work-from-home roles with:

• High income

• Minimal or no experience required

• Immediate hiring without proper or formal interview process

  
  

3. Moving the Conversation

You may be asked to switch to:

• Another WhatsApp number

• Telegram account

• Private group chats

4. “Simple Task” Scams

Victims may be asked to perform simple online tasks such as:

• Liking videos

• Clicking links

• Submitting reviews

In some cases, a small initial payment is made to build trust.

5. Requests for Money

Victims may be asked to:

• Pay a registration fee

• Top up an account

• Deposit funds to unlock higher earnings

• Purchase cryptocurrency

• Transfer money for “verification”, “tax”, or “commission”

Legitimate recruitment agencies do NOT operate this way.

6. Overseas Job Scams

Victims may be persuaded to travel overseas for work that end up to be a scam.

Staffking does not recruit candidates for jobs in Myanmar or Cambodia. Any such requests are fraudulent.

⚠️ Evolving Scam Tactics (SPF Cases)

According to recent cases highlighted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), scam tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted.

These may include:

• Posting fake job advertisements (e.g. event or concert crew roles)

• Requesting personal details such as Full Name, NRIC, Date of Birth

• Asking victims to sign fake documents (e.g. “PDPA agreements”)

• Providing valid recruitment agency license numbers to appear legitimate

  
  

In more severe cases, victims may be manipulated into:

• Changing their Singpass-registered email or mobile number

• Allowing scammers to gain access to their accounts

  
  

This can lead to unauthorised account access and financial losses.

❗ Important Notice

Staffking is not affiliated with any individuals or parties who:

• Request for unauthorized payments

• Ask for sensitive personal information without proper verification

• Communicate through unofficial or suspicious channels

🏢 Staffking Verified Recruitment Practices

To help you identify legitimate communication, please note:

1) Official Communication Channels

All official emails from Staffking will only come from the following email domain:

➡️ @staffking.com.sg

2) Structured Hiring Process

• We do not issue job offers without a formal interview process

• All official offers are sent via our business email domain

3) No Unauthorised Payment Requests

• Staffking will never request any payment that is not in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Any legitimate agency fees, where applicable, will be clearly explained, properly documented, and supported by an official invoice or receipt

• We will never ask candidates to transfer money to a personal bank account, e-wallet, cryptocurrency wallet, or through messaging apps

4) Personal and Financial Data Protection

• We will never request your bank or credit card details

• We will never ask for your Singpass login, passwords, or any other account credentials

• NRIC/FIN/passport details are only collected with your consent, strictly for job submission purposes and in compliance with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations

✅ How to Protect Yourself

We strongly encourage all jobseekers to exercise caution:

• Verify recruiter identities via official company channels

• Be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true

• Do not respond to unsolicited messages from unknown numbers

• Never transfer money to unverified individuals

• Avoid clicking suspicious links or downloading unknown attachments

• Do not share personal information unless authenticity is confirmed

📞 Verify Before You Trust

If you receive any suspicious message claiming to be from Staffking, please verify directly with us via the following contact methods only,

📞 Hotline: 6876 7979

📧 Email: info@staffking.com.sg

🌐 Website: www.staffking.com.sg

Please do not continue the conversation or click on any links until you have confirmed the source.

🚨 Report Suspicious Activity

If you believe you have been targeted or have received a suspicious message, please report the incident to the Singapore Police Force or via ScamShield.

For more information on scam prevention, please visit: www.scamshield.gov.sg

⚠️ Scam tactics are evolving rapidly. Stay alert, stay informed, and help protect others by sharing this advisory.