Watch out for empty promises and clever tricks

Not sure if something is correct?

Please always contact us using our official contact information. Email us at info@rvdb.nl or call +31(0)885521200.
Better to check once too many times than once too late. Together, we’ll keep things safe.

Here’s how to spot a scam or fraud:

  1. You’re being pressured: “Respond now, or else…”
  2. They are asking for money, codes, passwords, or personal information
  3. The message appears to be from us, but the email address, phone number, or link is slightly different
  4. The tone is unusual (too friendly, threatening, or, conversely, too formal)

Important to know:

  1. We never ask for passwords, PINs, or payment requests via email, phone, LinkedIn, or WhatsApp
  2. Are you unsure? Then that’s usually a good sign 😉
  3. Be on the lookout for messages that begin with a general salutation such as “Dear Customer” or “Dear Sir or Madam.” Rvdb will always use your first and/or last name.
  4. Cybercriminals often ask for your personal information in fake messages—for example, to verify or update it. At Rvdb, you can use your personal Rvdb account to upload, view, and edit your information.


Examples of what you might encounter:

  • “Send us your information via WhatsApp, and we’ll offer you a job.”
  • “You have an outstanding payment. Click here to avoid any issues.”
  • “We need your information to verify your account”
  • An “employee” who calls you out of the blue and wants you to take immediate action

This is the fake website Future-Proof Your Organization with Essential People-Focused Strategies (rvdbhr.com)

People in the U.S. are lured in through a Facebook ad; they are then added to a group chat where they are urged to buy some kind of codes so they can be offered better jobs.

This is an example message from someone who sends things via a link that you then have to download.

We never ask our candidates or clients to download anything.