Beware of Job, Work, and Research Scams Impersonating Farfetch
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organisations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch or impersonating Farfetch to attract candidates or individuals to participate in research or other activities.
These are unauthorised and illegal activities that aim to steal money or personal information from job seekers and the general public.
Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.
Please review the following information to protect yourself from potential scams.
FARFETCH Will Never:
- Request money for job applications or participation in reviews.
- Ask for sensitive personal information through unofficial forms or websites.
- Contact you via unofficial messaging apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram for recruitment purposes.
- Use email addresses that do not end in @farfetch.com, @stadiumgoods.com, @browsfashion.com or @luxclusif.com.
- Farfetch's recruitment teams may reach out via LinkedIn, but the official hiring process will always be conducted through our official channels. We recommend you remain vigilant and aware of possible fake profiles.
Common Scam Tactics:
- Contact via unofficial channels: Messages sent through WhatsApp, Telegram, personal SMS, or private email accounts.
- Impersonation of real employees: Use of real names, job titles, logos, and email signatures to appear legitimate.
- Promises of quick hiring or high pay: Pressure tactics using immediate job offers or high compensation.
- Offers for review participation or remote work: Approaches involving paid surveys or simple work-from-home tasks.
- Requests for upfront payments: Demands for equipment fees, registration fees, training costs, deposits, or service charges.
How to Protect Yourself:
- Verify any suspicious job offers through Farfetch’s official website.
- If you are asked to send money during the hiring or participation process, stop immediately and treat it as suspicious.
- Be cautious when opening attachments or clicking links, especially files ending in .exe or .zip.
- Do not respond to recruitment messages sent via unofficial messengers or email addresses.
- If asked to provide bank account details, certificates, or ID copies, cease communication immediately.
What to Do If You Encounter a Scam:
- Messaging apps (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram): Use the “Report and Block” feature.
- Unofficial emails: Use “Report phishing” or “Mark as spam” in Gmail, Outlook, etc.
- Suspicious job websites: Report impersonation through the site’s customer support.
- SMS messages:
- iPhone: Use “Delete and Report Junk”
- Android: Use the “Report” feature
In the event of a financial loss, please report it to your local cybercrime investigation centre or the police.
Farfetch prioritises the safety of our customers and job seekers. Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from impersonation scams.
Learn more about real Farfetch open positions here: https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch