Fraud and Scam Alert

Introduction:

At The Social Nerds, safeguarding your online security and ensuring the protection of your personal information is our utmost priority. It has come to our attention that overseas fraudsters and scammers may impersonate our company in fraudulent attempts to gain access to your personal information, including bank account details, and engage in deceptive business activities. We want to inform you about these activities and provide guidance on how to recognize and avoid them.

Beware of Impersonation:

We have received reports of individuals impersonating our employees and conducting fake interviews as The Social Nerds over various communication platforms, including Telegram, WhatsApp, Skype, email, various messaging apps, and third-party employment sites like Monster, Upwork, and RemoteHub.

Verification of Communication:

While we conduct much of our hiring process virtually, especially during these times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to emphasize that we will exclusively contact you using verified @thesocialnerds.com email addresses for email correspondence, sending calendar invites, and video conferencing.

Important Points to Remember:

If you receive communication from someone claiming to represent The Social Nerds, please be aware of the following:

We Do Not Hire Outside Agencies:

The Social Nerds does not engage external agencies for hiring purposes.

We Do Not Conduct Interviews Over Messaging Apps:

We do not conduct any employment interviews or business discussions over platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, Skype chats, Google Chat, or direct messages.

We Use Official Email Addresses Only:

We exclusively use our official @thesocialnerds.com domain for communication, and we do not use generic email addresses like outlook.com, hotmail.com, or gmail.com for any official correspondence.

We Never Request Banking Information:

We will never ask for your bank details, request you to open new accounts, or ask for money transfers under any circumstances.

How to Verify Communication:

When in doubt, please respond only to emails originating from @thesocialnerds.com addresses. If you have any suspicions or questions about the authenticity of the communication you’ve received, do not hesitate to verify with us who you are communicating with. To do so or for any further inquiries, please contact us at fraud@thesocialnerds.com for more information.

Conclusion:

At The Social Nerds, your online safety is of paramount importance to us. By staying informed and vigilant, you can protect yourself from fraudulent activities. If you have any concerns or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we can maintain a safe and secure digital environment.