We’re aware of a recruitment scam in the United States involving individuals falsely claiming to represent Conrad Energy.
To appear genuine, these fraudsters are using the domain conradenergy.us, alongside the Conrad Energy logo, and the names and images of real Conrad Energy employees taken from LinkedIn profiles. Their approach may vary, but reports suggest it often includes a fake interview process followed by a job offer and a request for bank details.
This type of corporate impersonation scam is quite common and can have serious consequences for individuals who are taken in by it.
This is not Conrad Energy.
Conrad Energy is a UK-based energy company. We do not operate in the United States, and we are not opening any offices there currently.
For the avoidance of doubt, any communication relating to United States based roles, United States operations or coming from the domain conradenergy.us is not from Conrad Energy.
What you need to know
This is impersonation, not a security breach within Conrad Energy.
The scam relies on false domains, copied branding and stolen public profile information to mislead job seekers.
How the scam may work
People may be contacted about a supposed job opportunity with Conrad Energy in the United States across a variety of communications platforms.
These may include:
- messages about a role or interview
- contact from people claiming to work for Conrad Energy
- use of the Conrad Energy logo and branding
- names and profile photos of real employees
- a job offer letter
- a request for bank details or other personal information
The details may differ from case to case, but any request for bank information as part of a supposed United States recruitment process should be treated as fraudulent.
How to protect yourself
If you are contacted about a Conrad Energy role in the United States:
- Do not engage
- Do not share personal information
- Do not provide your bank details
If you have already shared information, you should contact your bank immediately and report the incident to your local fraud or cybercrime reporting service.
How to verify legitimate Conrad Energy communications
Any legitimate Conrad Energy communications will come from our official domain name: conradenergy.co.uk. If you are approached by a communication from any other domain name, please regard it as fraudulent impersonation.
If you are ever unsure whether a message is genuine, treat it with caution and verify it through our official website or LinkedIn before taking any action.
A final word
We’re publishing this notice to help people spot the warning signs and protect themselves. Please stay alert and do not share bank details with anyone claiming to be offering a Conrad Energy job role in the United States.