Trust & Safety
Your safety is our priority. Wirehead will never ask you for money or your banking information at any point in the recruitment process — here's how to recognize a scam and report it.
Recruitment fraud happens when bad actors pose as Wirehead recruiters — over text, email, social media, or apps like WhatsApp — to trick job seekers into handing over personal information or money. They trade on our name and reputation to seem legitimate.
The pattern is almost always the same: an unexpected message, a contract that sounds far better than anything on the open market, and a request for your details or a payment before you've spoken to a real person or sat through an interview.
To be clear, these messages do not come from Wirehead. We never charge candidates, and we never rush you into sharing sensitive information. If something feels off, trust that instinct and check it against the guidance below.
No legitimate Wirehead role will ever require a payment. If someone asks you to cover equipment, training, background checks, or a deposit to "hold" a position, it's a scam. We do not charge candidates fees of any kind, at any stage.
Our recruiters only email from @wirehead.com. Be wary of lookalike domains such as wirehead-jobs.com or wireheadca.com, and of free accounts (Gmail, Hotmail) that put "Wirehead" in the name. If you're unsure, hit Reply and check the address that actually appears.
Sky-high rates, a guaranteed placement, or a firm job offer without a single interview are classic bait. Real contracts are matched to your skills and always involve a conversation first.
Scammers favour unknown numbers on messaging apps because they're hard to trace. Wirehead recruiters reach you through the platform, a verified email, and scheduled calls — not anonymous texts.
Be very cautious if you're asked for your SIN, banking information, photo ID, or a copy of your passport early on. Wirehead only collects this after a placement is confirmed, and always through secure channels.
An offer for a role you don't remember applying to — with no prior conversation — is a red flag. Genuine opportunities follow an application or a discussion you were part of.
Watch for typos, generic wording, and a "recruiter" who can't give you a real name, a LinkedIn profile, or basic company details. Professionals are happy to identify themselves.
Postings shared in random Facebook groups, Telegram channels, or Reddit threads can't be trusted on their own. Verify any role against wirehead.com/contracts before you act on it.
Every contract on Wirehead is real and lives at wirehead.com/contracts. If one of our recruiters reaches out, it will be through the platform or a verified @wirehead.com email — and we'll never ask you to pay a fee or share your banking details before a placement is confirmed.
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