Protect Yourself From Fraudulent Job Offers
Recruitment fraud is on the rise across many industries. Scammers may misrepresent themselves as McCarthy employees, recruiters, or third-party partners and attempt to mislead people into sharing personal information or making payments in exchange for a job offer.
We want you to have a safe, transparent, and genuine experience when exploring a career with McCarthy. The guidelines below explain how to recognize legitimate McCarthy recruiting activity and how to spot potential scams.
How to Recognize Legitimate McCarthy Recruiting Activities
Official communication
- Authentic McCarthy email addresses always end in @mccarthy.com.
- Be cautious of any message that includes unusual symbols, added words, or subtle changes to our official domain name, that uses free email services (such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or addresses that simply include “McCarthy” in the name but do not end in @mccarthy.com (for example, johnsmith.mccarthy [at] gmail.com (johnsmith[dot]mccarthy[at]gmail[dot]com)).
Where to find real McCarthy job opportunities
- All open positions are posted and managed through our official careers site, which you can access from mccarthy.com by selecting Careers.
- You must submit an application through our official Careers site to be considered for employment with McCarthy.
Our Hiring Process
While specific steps can vary by role and location, legitimate McCarthy recruiting will always include:
- An application submitted through our Careers site.
- One or more virtual or in-person interviews and direct, two-way communication with a McCarthy representative.
- An offer that is extended only after interviews and other appropriate steps in the selection process.
McCarthy will never:
- Ask you to pay a fee at any point during the recruiting or hiring process.
- Request that you purchase equipment, gift cards, or services in order to be hired.
- Promise a job, visa sponsorship, or training in exchange for payment.
- Send you a check and ask you to deposit or forward funds as part of your onboarding.
- Ask you to complete employment forms or share sensitive personal information (such as passport, visa documents, Social Security number, or full banking details) before you have engaged in a legitimate application and interview process.
Common Red Flags of Fraudulent Job Offers
Be especially cautious if you notice any of the following:
- Unsolicited “job offers” when you have not applied through the McCarthy careers site.
- Messages that:
- Come from an email address that does not end in @mccarthy.com.
- Arrive only through social media, messaging apps, or text (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, direct messages) and ask you to continue the process entirely on those channels.
- Requests for:
- Upfront payments or fees (for applications, training, visas, equipment, background checks, or guaranteed placement).
- Copies of passports, visas, or other highly sensitive personal documents very early in the process.
- Job descriptions or offer letters that:
- Contain unusual grammatical errors, formatting issues, or unofficial logos.
- Use high-pressure or “too good to be true” language (for example, “IMMEDIATE HIRE,” “no interview required,” or guaranteed placement with high pay and minimal qualifications).
Remember: some scammers may claim to be a “recruiting partner” or “agent” for McCarthy. While McCarthy may work with select recruiting firms, no legitimate McCarthy opportunity will ever require you to pay a third party for access to a job with us. Real partners will direct you back to our official careers site to complete your application.
What to do if you suspect a scam
If you believe you have received a fraudulent job offer or suspicious communication using the McCarthy name:
- Do not respond, share personal information, click links, open attachments, or send any money.
- Save the message (including email headers, phone numbers, and any attachments or screenshots).
- Report the activity:
- File a complaint with the appropriate government authority or cybercrime reporting agency, accessible here: https://www.ic3.gov/
- Email us at jobofferfraud [at] mccarthy.com (jobofferfraud[at]mccarthy[dot]com)
- If you are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, go directly to mccarthy.com and navigate to Careers to search and apply for roles, rather than using links provided in an unsolicited message.
McCarthy has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and advises candidates to follow the guidance provided above.
Your interest in McCarthy is important to us, and your safety is too. Taking the steps above will help protect you—and others—from fraudulent activity conducted by individuals misusing the McCarthy name.
