Protect Yourself from Recruiting Scams

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At Odyssey Information Services and Precision Tradecraft, we are committed to maintaining a safe and trustworthy experience for candidates, clients, and employees.

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We are aware that individuals may attempt to impersonate Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft employees and recruiters in connection with fraudulent job opportunities. These individuals may use the names, titles, or other identifying information of actual employees to appear legitimate and may attempt to obtain money, personal information, or other sensitive information from job seekers.

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If you are contacted about an Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft job opportunity and something doesn't seem right, please take a moment to verify the communication before providing any information or taking further action.

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How to Recognize a Recruiting Scam

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Be cautious if someone claiming to represent Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft:

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• Requests money, fees, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other payment as part of the hiring process.

• Sends you a check and asks you to deposit it, purchase equipment, or send money back.

• Asks you to purchase equipment, software, or other items on their behalf.

• Requests sensitive financial information through an unsolicited or suspicious communication.

• Pressures you to provide personal information immediately or without allowing you time to verify the opportunity.

• Insists on communicating exclusively through text messaging, WhatsApp, Telegram, or another unofficial messaging platform.

• Offers employment without a legitimate interview or normal recruiting process.

• Provides a job opportunity that cannot be verified through the official Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft websites.

• Uses an email address that does not appear to be an official company email address.

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Remember: A scammer may use the name, job title, photo, or signature of a real Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft employee. Seeing the name of an employee does not, by itself, confirm that the communication is legitimate.

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What Odyssey Information Services and Precision Tradecraft Will Never Do

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Odyssey Information Services and Precision Tradecraft will never require candidates to pay money to apply for or secure a position.

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We will also never ask candidates to:

• Pay a fee in exchange for a job opportunity.

• Purchase gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other financial products as part of the hiring process.

• Deposit a check and return money to Odyssey Information Services, Precision Tradecraft, or another individual.

• Purchase equipment or supplies using personal funds with a promise of reimbursement as a condition of employment.

• Provide sensitive financial information through an unsolicited or suspicious communication.

• Accept a job solely through an online message without going through an appropriate recruiting and interview process.

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How to Verify a Job Opportunity

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If you receive a message or job offer claiming to be from Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft, there are several ways you can help verify that it is legitimate.

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1. Check the Email Address

Look carefully at the sender's complete email address. Do not rely solely on the sender's display name, as scammers can use the name of a legitimate employee.

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2. Verify the Job

Visit the official Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft website and review our current job opportunities. If you cannot verify the position, contact us directly before proceeding.

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3. Contact Us Directly

If you are unsure whether a recruiter or job opportunity is legitimate, contact Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft using the contact information provided on our official websites.

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Do not use contact information provided by the person who contacted you to verify their identity.

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4. Trust Your Instincts

If a communication seems unusual, urgent, or too good to be true, take a step back and verify it before providing personal information or continuing the conversation.

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If You Think You've Encountered a Scam

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If you believe someone is impersonating an Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft employee or you have received a suspicious job offer:

• Do not send money or make any payments.

• Do not provide additional personal or financial information.

• Stop communicating with the individual until the opportunity can be verified.

• Save the emails, messages, phone numbers, and other information associated with the communication.

• Contact Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft directly to report the suspicious activity.

• If you have already provided financial information or experienced financial loss, consider contacting your financial institution and the appropriate authorities.

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Your Safety Matters to Us

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We encourage all candidates to remain cautious when responding to unsolicited employment opportunities.

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When in doubt, verify the opportunity directly with Odyssey Information Services or Precision Tradecraft before providing personal information, sending money, or taking further action.

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If you have questions about whether a communication or job opportunity is legitimate, please contact us directly.​​

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