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Protect yourself from recruitment scams



Overview

At Hostaway, we take your safety and privacy seriously. To ensure a secure job application process and protect you from potential scams, please follow these guidelines.

Our Official Application Process

All legitimate job openings are posted on our company's official website and verified job boards.

We never request registration for any platform, payment, or sensitive personal information during the initial application stages.

Our recruitment team communicates exclusively through company email addresses (@hostaway.com).

We conduct interviews through secure, verified platforms.

How to Spot Potential Scams

Unsolicited job offers via email, text, or social media.

Communications from generic email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Hotmail).

Requests for payment or financial information early in the process.

Job descriptions that seem vague or too good to be true.

Pressure to act quickly or provide sensitive information.

Protect Yourself

Research our company thoroughly before applying.

You should never provide bank account details, credit card numbers, or social security information until you've been officially hired.

Trust your instincts – if something feels off, it probably is.

Report Suspicious Activity

If you encounter a potential scam using our company name:

Do not engage or provide any personal information.

Report the incident to our team at candidateprivacy@hostaway.com

File a report with relevant authorities.

If this is via a social platform use their reporting function to alert them to a fraudulent profile.

Remember, we value your safety and never ask you to compromise your personal information during recruitment. Stay vigilant and informed to protect yourself from scams.

Hostaway

Address: Bulevardi 21, Helsinki, 00180, Finland 

Registration: Registration No 3472936-9

Email: candidateprivacy@hostaway.com