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How to spot and protect yourself from recruitment scams in Hong Kong

Recruitment scams can affect anyone. Fraudsters often pose as genuine employers or recruiters to steal your personal or financial information. This guide will help you recognise fake job adverts, identify suspicious messages, and report fraudulent activity.

Fraud alert

Robert Half understands the importance of your privacy and security.  Some individuals have informed us that they received communications from individuals claiming to be Robert Half employees with potential job opportunities. Please be informed that Robert Half Hong Kong Limited is a licensed employment agency and you can verify our license registration information on roberthalf.com/hk/en.  EA Number: 77455

Top tips to spot a potential job scam

While recruitment scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the best way to protect yourself is to stay informed. We have outlined our top tips and official Robert Half safety protocols to help you identify a potential scam during your job search. Robert Half will never ask you to pay an "administration fee," "security fee," "accreditation fee," or purchase gift cards. We will never ask you to transfer cash or provide credit card information to secure a role. We do not request government ID numbers, banking details, or sensitive info via instant messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Telegram. We do not send or request money through mobile payment apps or digital wallet platforms, such as GCash, Skrill, Shopify, or Google Pay, and we will never make or request payments via cryptocurrency. Our consultants only use official work emails: [firstname].[lastname]@roberthalf.com.au. Be wary of communications from generic providers like Gmail, Hotmail, or Outlook, or slight misspellings of our domain. If you are instantly offered an unusually high salary or a "guaranteed" job without a formal interview process, it is likely a scam. If the job description is poorly written, lacks specific responsibilities, or contains significant spelling and grammar errors, this may be a scammer. You are pressured to click links or download files before you have even applied for a position. Robert Half only hires for roles in countries where we are authorised to operate. Please click on the drop-down menu below to see the list of countries Robert Half operates in. You are asked for unnecessary personal data (like your HKID number or copies of your Passport) before even speaking to a consultant or submitting an application through our official website. Check the website: Security clues to watch for SSL Certification – Legitimate sites use HTTPS with a padlock icon in the browser address bar. Click the padlock to view the certificate details. If it’s missing, or the connection isn’t secure, this may be a scam site. Missing Information – If a site claiming to be Robert Half has no “About us” page, no contact details, or vague company background, treat it as suspicious. URL Check – Look for correct spelling and standard domain formats (e.g., roberthalf.com). Avoid sites with unusual endings (.info, .biz), extra hyphens, or slight misspellings. You can also paste the URL into Google to find the genuine company site. Remember - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

What to do if you suspect fraud

If you have received a suspicious message or phone call purportedly from Robert Half, you may call us directly at +852 3653 7303. Do not respond to them or click on any hyperlink. In the case of suspicious phone calls, you should request for the caller’s full name, telephone number, and our EA license number. All our job listings are available on the Robert Half website, with our EA License numbers published. You can verify the job openings mentioned by the sender against those listed on our website. For enquiries concerning this matter, please contact [email protected].  

Resources

ADCC - Anti-Deception Coordination Centre Anti-Spam Guidelines Last updated: 30 March 2026
This advice is intended for jobseekers in Hong Kong. If you are based outside of Hong Kong, please visit your local Robert Half website for region-specific information.
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