A Company is Targeting People with Fake UK Visa Offers
We want to warn the public about a serious and ongoing scam involving people impersonating Express Recruitment. Fraudsters are falsely claiming to be a secret division of our company based in Eastern Europe, hiring workers from former Soviet Union countries for jobs at well-known companies like Amazon, Nike and various factories in the UK.
They promise legitimate employment but demand large upfront payments for visa sponsorship and immigration support. This is a complete fabrication designed to exploit job seekers.
How the Scam Works
The scammers have gone to great lengths to appear legitimate. They have created fake employment contracts, business cards, a website, and other documents that include:
- Our official company name
- Our company registration number
- Our registered business address
- Our company logo
They have also forged the signature of one of our directors and even produced a fake passport using that director’s identity.
Several individuals have been identified as linked to this scam, including names such as Dmitry Kovalev, Seymon Miladov, Alexey Smirnov, Roman Klimov and Saavchenko Agapov.
What This Means for Job Seekers
This scam tricks people into paying large sums of money, often £1,000 or more, with the promise of jobs that do not exist. We are aware of at least 30 confirmed victims who have lost more than £5,000 collectively, but we believe there could be hundreds of victims worldwide.
How to Spot This Scam
- The website used by the scammers is express-recruitment.uk or express-recruitment.agency/uk (this is NOT our official website).
- They send official looking contracts, offer letters, and identification documents that are fake.
- They ask for payment upfront for visa or immigration services.
- They claim to recruit workers from Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union countries for jobs at big UK companies.
- They may use the names and images of our company directors or fake passports to seem authentic.
What To Do If You Are Contacted or Victimised
- Do not send any money or personal information.
- Verify company details through official channels before engaging.
- If you believe you have been scammed, please contact your local police immediately.
- Inform your bank or payment provider as soon as possible to report the fraud.
Please note that Express Recruitment cannot issue refunds for losses incurred through this scam. If you have questions or need to check the legitimacy of an offer, contact us directly using verified contact details.
What We Are Doing
We are working urgently to get the fraudulent website blacklisted and taken offline to protect future victims. We have collected numerous forged documents and victim reports to support law enforcement and regulatory action.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams
Job scams like this are unfortunately common. Always research any recruitment agency thoroughly and be suspicious of any company asking for payment before employment or visas are confirmed.
A legitimate employer will never ask you for money upfront.
A Company is Targeting People with Fake UK Visa Offers
We want to warn the public about a serious and ongoing scam involving people impersonating Express Recruitment. Fraudsters are falsely claiming to be a secret division of our company based in Eastern Europe, hiring workers from former Soviet Union countries for jobs at well-known companies like Amazon, Nike and various factories in the UK.
They promise legitimate employment but demand large upfront payments for visa sponsorship and immigration support. This is a complete fabrication designed to exploit job seekers.
How the Scam Works
The scammers have gone to great lengths to appear legitimate. They have created fake employment contracts, business cards, a website, and other documents that include:
- Our official company name
- Our company registration number
- Our registered business address
- Our company logo
They have also forged the signature of one of our directors and even produced a fake passport using that director’s identity.
Several individuals have been identified as linked to this scam, including names such as Dmitry Kovalev, Seymon Miladov, Alexey Smirnov, Roman Klimov and Saavchenko Agapov.
What This Means for Job Seekers
This scam tricks people into paying large sums of money, often £1,000 or more, with the promise of jobs that do not exist. We are aware of at least 30 confirmed victims who have lost more than £5,000 collectively, but we believe there could be hundreds of victims worldwide.
How to Spot This Scam
- The website used by the scammers is express-recruitment.uk or express-recruitment.agency/uk (this is NOT our official website).
- They send official looking contracts, offer letters, and identification documents that are fake.
- They ask for payment upfront for visa or immigration services.
- They claim to recruit workers from Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union countries for jobs at big UK companies.
- They may use the names and images of our company directors or fake passports to seem authentic.
What To Do If You Are Contacted or Victimised
- Do not send any money or personal information.
- Verify company details through official channels before engaging.
- If you believe you have been scammed, please contact your local police immediately.
- Inform your bank or payment provider as soon as possible to report the fraud.
Please note that Express Recruitment cannot issue refunds for losses incurred through this scam. If you have questions or need to check the legitimacy of an offer, contact us directly using verified contact details.
What We Are Doing
We are working urgently to get the fraudulent website blacklisted and taken offline to protect future victims. We have collected numerous forged documents and victim reports to support law enforcement and regulatory action.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams
Job scams like this are unfortunately common. Always research any recruitment agency thoroughly and be suspicious of any company asking for payment before employment or visas are confirmed.
A legitimate employer will never ask you for money upfront.