We have been made aware that there are external parties posing as Phaidon International* talent partners and/or making offers of employment. These scams may include fraudulent communications via instant messaging accounts, phone interviews, fake offer letters, or requests for monetary payment. Note that any communication you receive from Phaidon International would come from an @phaidoninternational.com e-mail address (not from a free email account such as Yahoo or Gmail) and/or be found on the phaidoninternational.com website. Our team will also follow up with an email after initial conversation which allow you to identify with the email addresses. At no point during our hiring process will we request any form of monetary payment. If you receive a communication that you believe may not be from Phaidon International, please contact us.
At Phaidon International, weโre committed to raising awareness and helping individuals and organizations recognize fraudulent activity to stay protected.
How to spot a recruitment scam
Be cautious of anyone claiming to represent Phaidon International if they:
Ask for Personal or Financial Information
Request sensitive details like bank account information.
Ask for payment in exchange for being considered for a job.
Request that you transfer money on behalf of another person.
Make Suspicious Contact via Social Media
Contact you through platforms like WhatsApp or LinkedIn without a complete profile.
Have little or no activity, missing contact details, or a suspicious profile picture.
Guarantee job placement or a specific income.
Phaidon International will never ask candidates for payment or communicate via WhatsApp or similar messaging apps.
Verifying official communication
All genuine emails from Phaidon Group and our consultants will come from official company domains. Be cautious of emails from free services like Gmail, Yahoo, or other suspicious sources.
Phaidon International's official email domains:
@phaidoninternational.com
@larsonmaddox.com
@glocomms.com
@selbyjennings.com
@epmscientific.com
@dsjglobal.com
@lviassociates.ch
How to recognize a fake recruitment website
Fraudsters may also create fake versions of legitimate recruitment websites to steal personal data and money. Keep these key points in mind:
Check for SSL Certification โ Look for the padlock symbol next to the website address. Click on it to verify the site's security certificate. If a site lacks SSL certification, it may be fraudulent.
Verify Website Information โ A legitimate website should include an "About Us" section and valid contact details. If this information is missing, it could be a red flag.
Inspect the URL โ Fraudulent sites may use slightly altered URLs with spelling errors or unusual domain extensions. If unsure, search for the official company website through Google rather than clicking a link directly.
Phaidon groupโs official websites:
www.selbyjennings.com, www.selbyjennings.co.uk, www.selbyjennings.de, www.selbyjennings.ch, www.selbyjennings.sg & www.selbyjennings.hk
www.epmscientific.com, www.epmscientific.de, www.epmscientific.ch
www.dsjglobal.com, www.dsjglobal.co.uk, www.dsjglobal.de, www.dsjgobal.ch & www.dsjglobal.hk
Reporting suspicious activity
If you believe you have been targeted by a recruitment scam using the name of Phaidon International or any of our brands, please reach out to us immediately at SIRT@phaidoninternational.com
For additional resources on job scams and fraud prevention, visit Action Fraud, the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.