Recruitment Fraud Information

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION


BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT RECRUITMENT ACTIVITY

ALLEGEDLY FROM WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS

 

At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we are committed to maintaining ethical recruitment practices and taking steps designed to ensure the safety of our candidates. Recruitment fraud is a serious issue in today's job market, and we want our applicants to be well-informed and vigilant throughout their job search process. If you would like to pursue employment opportunities with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, please visit our official careers website at careers.wyndhamhotels.com.

 

What are Recruitment Scams?

Recruitment scams are a form of fraud where individuals posing as recruiters or employers offer interviews and employment opportunities as a way of obtaining personal and/or financial information from a job seeker, to use in identity theft. Fraudulent recruitment activity is becoming more sophisticated and may apply to a range of scenarios. Scammers may use fake websites, calls or texts, claiming to be from an employing company. This type of fraud can also be perpetrated through otherwise legitimate online job websites.
Unsuspecting applicants may be invited to participate in fraudulent interviews (via phone, text, or apps), complete fraudulent employment paperwork and/or receive fake offer letters.
Be wary of emails, calls, or texts from suspicious sources, and do not download messaging apps for any type of communication. Perpetrators may ask for completion of fake interviews and documents, such as job applications or visa forms, to obtain personal information.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has been advised of fraudulent postings. Wyndham condemns such fraudulent activity and takes this issue very seriously. Below is information to help identify recruitment fraud and some steps you can take to protect yourself.

 

Warning Signs of Scams:

Beware of job postings and correspondence that:

  • Use unofficial communication channels such as personal email addresses or messaging apps. Wyndham does not communicate with any potential job applicants through these web-based personal email services or messaging apps.
  • Include multiple spelling and grammatical errors in the posting or email/text communication.
  • Request payment for processing fees, visas, or travel expenses.
  • Involve payment of fees and a sense of urgency to act quickly on communications.
  • Ask you to download a messaging app for communication and/or interviews. Wyndham will never require you to download an app as part of the application process.
  • Lack specific job details or provide vague job descriptions.
  • Request personal information such as social security number, date of birth, banking information, passport number or any number appearing on personal identification documents.
  • Extend job offers without a proper interview process.

 

What Should You Do:
Do's and Don'ts:

  • DO be cautious of recruitment scams where individuals falsely claim to represent Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Scammers may attempt to exploit job seekers by asking for money or personal information.
  • DO considering file a report with the relevant authorities (bank and local law enforcement), if you’ve given personal information, financial information, or money. Similarly, and regardless of whether you have given any personal information, if you believe you have been targeted by such a scam, consider contacting law enforcement and provide them with all information you may have from the perpetrator so that law enforcement can take appropriate action.
  • DO use a search engine to look up a website, rather than clicking on/following a suspicious link or replying to the individual.
  • DO report the online job posting as fraudulent.
  • DO contact Wyndham Hotels & Resorts directly through official channels, such as our website, Careers email (mycareer@wyndham.com) or local property, to verify the authenticity of any communication.
  • DO consider sending any relevant information to mycareer@wyndham.com. Wyndham will strive to investigate the situation and take appropriate corrective action. Please note, any information or materials provided to us should not include any personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, bank account details, etc.).
  • DON’T disclose personal or financial details to unknown individuals.
  • DON’T send money. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts maintains a strict "no fees" recruitment policy. We do not request money or charge any fees as part of the application process.
  • DON’T engage in further communication if you believe the communications may be fraudulent.

 

For further information, the following webpage from the Federal Trade Commission may be useful in protecting yourself further: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0243-job-scams


At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our recruitment process.

 

If you have concerns or encounter suspicious activity, please report it through mycareer@wyndham.com.

 

We wish you a safe and successful job search experience.