Beacon Hill Warns Job Seekers of Impersonation Scam

Dear Beacon Hill Community,

For some time, impostors have been falsely presenting themselves as Beacon Hill representatives via text message and on job sites, including Upwork. They promise jobs that don’t exist and attempt to solicit money or personal information from job seekers. Sadly, these scams continue, and we receive new reports regularly.

As a company with a strong reputation, we know scammers will try to misuse our name. Please take a moment to review these important reminders so you can protect yourself:

Our recruiters will NEVER:

• Ask for protected or personal information over informal channels (Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, etc.)
• Request money, gift cards or equipment purchases
• Direct you to an email address outside our company's domains

Our recruiters will ALWAYS:

• Contact you from an official Beacon Hill email domain: “bhsg.com” or “beaconhilloffshore.com” (watch for look-alike domains)
• Treat you with professionalism and respect
• Onboard you through secure processes
• Provide any job-related equipment directly, if needed

We will continue working to reduce these scams, but it’s equally important to keep our community informed and vigilant.

You can also learn more about our rebranding initiative here, as we refresh our identity to better connect with our community and communicate our mission and values.

Thank you for staying alert!

How to Spot a Scam Attempt:

Pressure to act quickly – While we love placing job seekers in roles as quickly as possible, recruiting takes time. A quick way to spot a scammer is when they employ aggressive tactics, insisting on immediate action and becoming increasingly rude when questioned.

Requests for money or financial information – Our recruiters will never ask for upfront payment or financial details through communication apps or text messages. Financial information will only be requested through secure Direct Deposit forms during the onboarding process. Further, we will not ask you to connect your bank account to any type of payment portal or payment app. Only employers are asked to pay through an e-pay portal; there is no cost to job seekers for working with our recruiters.

Requests for personal information – Our recruiters will never ask you for protected information, especially through insecure platforms.

Contacting you through an unaffiliated email address – When reaching out via email, our team will always contact you from an email address with the domain "bhsg.com" or "beaconhilloffshore.com." Beware of scammers using similar addresses like "[email protected] " “beaconhill.com” or completely different domains such as “[email protected]”.

Contacts you through an unsolicited text message – While our recruiters may occasionally text job seekers, this will typically only occur after an established relationship has been formed. If you receive a suspicious text message, contact your recruiter through their verified Beacon Hill email address to confirm the mobile number is theirs or email [email protected] for review before replying to the text.

It sounds too good to be true – If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. As a habit, you should always verify information directly from the company's official website. If a situation is raising a red flag, make sure to contact the company directly using information on their legitimate website. 

Common Scam Tactics to Watch Out For

• Emails from non-Beacon Hill domains – Scammers use lookalike domains or Gmail addresses. Always check for official domains: bhsg.com or beaconhilloffshore.com.
• Contact via Upwork – Our recruiters do not use Upwork. Report suspicious messages to [email protected].
• Unsecured chat platforms – We never recruit via Facebook Messenger, Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, or Telegram.
• Fake employee profiles/badges – Scammers may impersonate real recruiters with fake IDs or slightly altered company names (e.g., “Beacon Hills”).
• Fake LinkedIn accounts – Watch for missing profile photos, odd usernames, little activity or inconsistent work history. Learn more about LinkedIn scams here.
• Fake Facebook business pages or town group posts – Scammers may create company lookalikes or poorly written “job posts."
• Emails to non-company addresses – Legitimate communication will never come from Gmail or other generic accounts.
• Pressure to use only text/third-party apps – Our recruiters are always willing to speak by phone.
• Texts pretending to be Beacon Hill’s CEO – Requests for gift cards or sensitive info are scams.
• Directing to fake websites – Only trust https://www.bhsg.com.
• Mirrored or copycat websites – Scammers may build sites that closely resemble ours (e.g., beaconhillstaffing.online).
• Similar-sounding company names – We are never “Beacon Hills,” “Beacon Hill Recruitment,” or similar.
• Fake check deposit schemes – We never issue checks or request deposits as part of hiring.

Below are real examples of scams reported to us. Please review these carefully so you can recognize and avoid similar attempts.

What to Do if You Believe You Are Being Contacted by a Scammer:

If you believe you have been in contact with someone falsely representing themselves as a Beacon Hill employee, stop engaging with them immediately and contact us at [email protected].

Additionally, you can click here to check out the Federal Trade Commission website to learn more about what to do if you were scammed.

We thank you for your patience as we work with the authorities to try to prevent this from continuing to occur. With any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected].