BrainWorx HR Recruitment & Consultancy (ABN 47 905 118 941) is committed to operating in strict accordance with Australian legal and regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), Australian Consumer Law (ACL), and applicable privacy legislation. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professional conduct in all recruitment and consultancy services provided to employers, employees, and candidates.

As recruitment-related fraud continues to rise across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, BrainWorx HR issues this advisory to protect all stakeholders from deceptive practices. Fraudulent actors may misrepresent employment opportunities or impersonate legitimate  organisations to unlawfully obtain money or sensitive personal information.

Identifying Potential Recruitment Scams

All parties are advised to exercise due diligence where any of the following indicators are present:

  • Unsolicited contact via email, SMS, WhatsApp, social media, or phone regarding
    roles not formally applied for
  • Misuse of BrainWorx HR branding, or impersonation through unofficial or suspicious
    email domains
  • Recruiter profiles lacking verifiable credentials, featuring generic imagery or
    inconsistent information
  • Offers that appear commercially unrealistic, including high remuneration with minimal
    requirements or absence of a structured recruitment process
  • Requests for upfront payments, financial transactions, or sensitive personal data
    prior to formal engagement or contractual agreement
  • Instructions to transfer funds, purchase goods, or act on behalf of third
    parties—potentially linked to fraudulent or criminal conduct

Verification Protocols

To ensure authenticity of communication and engagement:

  • All official correspondence from BrainWorx HR will originate from our verified domain
  • BrainWorx HR does not request payments from candidates or clients at any stage
    of the recruitment or consultation process
  • We will never instruct individuals to transfer funds or purchase items on our
    behalf
  • Parties should independently verify contact details via our official website or
    established business channels before responding to any communication

If You Suspect Fraudulent Activity

Immediate action is essential:

  • Cease all communication with the suspected party
  • Report the matter to the relevant Australian authorities, including:
    o Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
    o Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) via Scamwatch
  •  If personal or financial information has been disclosed, notify the ACSC without delay
  •  Retain all records of communication, including emails, messages, and contact details

Our Professional and Ethical Commitment

BrainWorx HR Recruitment & Consultancy delivers comprehensive HR solutions, including
recruitment services, organisational consulting, policy development and review, employment
contract advisory, and business restructuring support. Our services are designed to support
both employers and candidates with compliant, ethical, and commercially sound outcomes.

We operate in alignment with Australian Consumer Law, workplace legislation, and best-
practice HR governance standards. Protecting the interests, privacy, and safety of all
stakeholders remains central to our operations.

This advisory forms part of our proactive risk management approach and commitment to
maintaining the integrity of the recruitment industry.

For verification or further assistance, please contact BrainWorx HR directly through our
official communication channels.