--- title: Recruitment Fraud Protection - SmartBug Media description: Beware of a recruitment scam in which job seekers receive communications for interviews or employment from people falsely claiming to represent SmartBug. --- SmartBug Media® Leads HubSpot as 2025 North American Partner of the Year. 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[Start Your 5-Minute AI Assessment ](http://aiaudit.smartbugmedia.com/) ![ai-illustration](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartBug_2023/ai-illustration.png?width=280&height=166&name=ai-illustration.png) - Industries [Industries ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/recruitment-fraud-protection#) Industries SmartBug Media Serves [ Healthcare ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/healthcare-marketing) [ Senior Living ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/senior-living-crm) [ Manufacturing ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/manufacturing) [ SaaS ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/industry-saas) [ Finance ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/industry-financial-banks-credit-unions) [ Franchise ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/franchise-marketing) [ Education ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/education) Popular Case Studies [ Senior Living ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/custom-site-generator-saves-thousands-of-hours-for-senior-living-provider) 300+ websites created with one click—saving 9,000+ hours and $300K through custom automation while maintaining brand consistency across locations. [ Healthcare ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/ai-agent-boosts-patient-engagement-and-leads) AI agent boosts patient engagement by 139%, increases referrals by 123%, and improves booking rates by 50% through empathetic, HIPAA-compliant interactions. [ Manufacturing ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/case-studies/custom-crm-integration-aligns-revenue-teams-by-increasing-data-visibility-platform-usability) HubSpot CRM integration aligns revenue teams with 360° customer journey visibility, cutting data management time by 5% through unified sales processes. [ Higher Education ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/custom-hubspot-api-surpasses-enrollment-goal-for-lmeg) Custom API exceeds enrollment goals by 252-418% in under three months, converting 35% of leads to students with 50%+ automated outreach. [ View All Case Studies ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/client-success?type=.project_type-case_studies#type=.project_type-case_studies) Industry Guides Guide HubSpot for Healthcare: The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Patient and Provider Engagement [Get Access ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-transforming-patient-and-provider-engagement) Guide How to Increase Occupancy with a Senior Living CRM [Read Now ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/how-to-improve-operations-with-a-senior-living-crm-smartbug-media) - Work & Awards [Work & Awards ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/recruitment-fraud-protection#) Work & Awards [ Case Studies ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/client-success?type=.project_type-case_studies#type=.project_type-case_studies) [ Portfolio ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/client-success) [ Client Testimonials ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/testimonials) [ Awards ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/smartbug-awards) Recent Case Studies Healthcare | Union EAP How a Strategic HubSpot Implementation Made HIPAA Compliance and Case Management a Breeze for Union EAP [Read the Case Study ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hubspot-helps-simplify-hipaa-compliance-and-case-management-for-eap) Senior Living | Wesley Life How a Leading Senior Living Provider Used HubSpot Marketing Hub to Reduce Time-to-Move-In by 89 Days [Read the Case Study ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/modernizing-senior-living-lead-capture) - About [About ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/recruitment-fraud-protection#) The Company [ Our Story ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/about-us) [ Meet the Team ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/meet-the-team) [ Partnerships ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/technology-partners) [ Events ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-marketing-events) [ Press ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-marketing-agency/news-releases) Careers [ Job Listings ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-marketing-agency/careers) [ SmartBug Culture ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/culture-and-careers) [ SmartBug Palooza ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/smartbugapalooza-leadership-and-development-conference) [ Our Core Values ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/core-values) ![silly picture of Alicia](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.smartbugmedia.comhs-fshubfsAbout%20Team%20Page%20-%20HeadshotsMega%20MenuMegaMenuAvatar-Alicia.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=www.smartbugmedia.comhs-fshubfsAbout%20Team%20Page%20-%20HeadshotsMega%20MenuMegaMenuAvatar-Alicia.jpg) ![silly picture of Adam](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/Mega%20Menu/FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Adam.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Adam.jpg) ![silly picture of Sarah](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/Mega%20Menu/FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Sarah.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Sarah.jpg) ![silly picture of Jessica](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/Mega%20Menu/MegaMenuAvatar-Jessica.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=MegaMenuAvatar-Jessica.jpg) ![silly picture of Sylvain](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/Mega%20Menu/FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Sylvain.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Sylvain.jpg) ![silly picture of Daisy](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/Mega%20Menu/FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Daisy.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Daisy.jpg) We're Hiring! Join our award-winning team of whip-smart marketers. [ View Open Positions ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-marketing-agency/careers) ![Eliot](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/Mega%20Menu/MegaMenuAvatar-Eliot.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=MegaMenuAvatar-Eliot.jpg) ![silly picture of julie arsenault](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/About%20menu%20-%20silly%20headshot%20-%20julie%20arsenault.png?width=80&height=80&name=About%20menu%20-%20silly%20headshot%20-%20julie%20arsenault.png) ![silly picture of Kevin](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Team%20Page%20-%20Headshots/Mega%20Menu/FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Kevin.jpg?width=80&height=80&name=FrameMegaMenuAvatar-Kevin.jpg) - Resources [Resources ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/recruitment-fraud-protection#) Topic [ Marketing Strategy ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#topic=.topic-marketing_strategy) [ ABM ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#topic=.topic-abm) [ Web Design ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#topic=.topic-web_design) [ Sales & Marketing Alignment ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#topic=.topic-sales_and_marketing_alignment) [ Reporting & Attribution ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#topic=.topic-reporting_and_attribution) [ AI ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#topic=.topic-ai) Function [ Creative ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#function=.function-creative) [ Paid Media ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#function=.function-paid_media) [ Demand Generation ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#function=.function-demand_generation) [ Public Relations ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#function=.function-public_relations) Content Type [ Articles ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/blog) [ E-Books ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#type=.type-e-books) [ Templates ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#type=.type-templates) [ Webinars ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#type=.type-webinars) [ Podcasts ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#type=.type-podcasts) [ Bootcamps ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#type=.type-bootcamps) [ Assessments ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#type=.type-assessments) [ View All Resources ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center) Industries [ Healthcare ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#industry=.industry-healthcare) [ Senior Living ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#industry=.industry-senior_care) [ Manufacturing ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#industry=.industry-manufacturing) [ SaaS ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#industry=.industry-saas) [ Finance ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#industry=.industry-finance) [ Franchise ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#industry=.industry-franchise) [ Education ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/knowledge-center#industry=.industry-education) Recent Resources Guide HubSpot for Healthcare: The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Patient and Provider Engagement [Get Access ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-transforming-patient-and-provider-engagement) Evaluation Evaluation for Sales Leaders: HubSpot Sales Hub vs. Salesforce [Take the 5-Minute Evaluation ](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/hubspot-sales-hub-vs-salesforce-evaluation-for-sales-leaders-0) [![Let's Talk](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/142915/89150eaf-1748-49e3-8e5c-59c8fa4304a3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/142915/89150eaf-1748-49e3-8e5c-59c8fa4304a3) # Recruitment Fraud Protection --- ## Beware: Please Protect Yourself from Recruitment Fraud SmartBug has recently learned of a recruitment scam in which job seekers receive communications offering interviews or employment from people falsely claiming to work at or represent SmartBug. All job opportunities at SmartBug start with our [Careers Page](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/inbound-marketing-agency/careers), and we are not involved with these fraudulent emails. Although SmartBug is a fully remote company, we never offer employment to remote candidates before conducting a face-to-face video interview over Google Meet or Zoom. We never ask candidates to conduct interviews over secure messaging platforms likes WIRE. Additionally, no new SmartBug hire is ever asked to purchase major equipment with their own money.  Please visit our [team page](https://www.smartbugmedia.com/meet-the-team) to see who you are interviewing with and to confirm you are speaking with an actual employee.  If you receive an email offering a job or an interview that does not come from an “@smartbugmedia.com” email address—or any email supposedly from SmartBug that seems somehow suspicious—disregard the email. Never provide personal or financial information to the sender, and don’t click on any links or attachments included in these emails, which may contain viruses or malware. If possible, to help us get to the bottom of this and stop the scammers, please reach out to [legal@smartbugmedia.com](mailto:legal@smartbugmedia.com). To learn more about job scams and how to protect yourself, please visit the [Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Advice page](https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams). 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