Scam Alert

Phishing Scam Alert: Job Interview Fraud Notice

Last Updated: 5th September 2024

We would like to inform our visitors and potential clients that webdesignchoice.co.uk Web Choice UK, Web Choice and any of our trademarks are not associated with cryptocurrency jobs boards or any online payment systems.

There have been reports of individuals impersonating employees of webdesignchoice.co.uk in an attempt to obtain personal information, such as bank account details, through fraudulent means. These scams are being carried out by overseas fraudsters using various platforms, including Telegram, WhatsApp, Skype, email, messaging apps, and third-party job sites like Monster, Upwork, and RemoteHub.

Please be aware that while webdesignchoice.co.uk may conduct virtual interviews, we will only use official email addresses for communication, including sending calendar invites and scheduling video conferences.

If you receive any messages or communication claiming to be from webdesignchoice.co.uk or Web Choice UK Ltd, please note the following:

• webdesignchoice.co.uk does not employ external agencies to conduct interviews or hiring
• webdesignchoice.co.uk does not conduct interviews or business via Telegram, WhatsApp, Skype, Google Chat, or direct messaging platforms.
• We do not use generic email domains like @outlook.com, @hotmail.com, or @gmail.com for any communication.
• webdesignchoice.co.uk will never ask for bank details, request account openings, or instruct you to wire money.

If you are unsure about any communication you’ve received, always respond only to info@webdesignchoice.co.uk and verify the identity of the person contacting you. For further inquiries or to report suspicious activity, please contact us at info@webdesignchoice.co.uk.

If you have been contacted by individuals involved in this scam with messages or chats that look like the examples below, we encourage you to report it immediately through the UK’s fraud reporting service: Action Fraud.(https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/)

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.

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