There’s a bit of a messy situation brewing over at EasyPost (YC S13) regarding their hiring process. Or rather, not their process, but people pretending to be them. It’s the classic stuff—fraudulent recruitment drives popping up online that look just legitimate enough to catch someone off guard. It’s honestly exhausting how common these scams have become lately.
The MO is pretty consistent: these bad actors reach out with offers for positions that straight-up don’t exist. They’re fishing for personal data, maybe even trying to squeeze people for ‘upfront fees’ to secure the role. It’s dirty, and it’s effective enough that the company had to issue a formal warning.
Here’s the thing: EasyPost—and this is a big one—they do not endorse any job postings outside of their official channels. If you’re seeing something on a random forum or a shady link, just walk away. Actually, don’t just walk away, report it to the platform. The smell of cheap coffee in the office is making me realize how much time we waste on these scams, but it’s necessary.
If you happen to get an email that feels off, or if you’re just not sure, shoot a message over to recruiting@easypost.com. They’re trying to keep things clean, but the internet makes that pretty hard these days. Don’t send money, and—well, just don’t engage with the weird stuff.
For anyone looking for more context, the FTC has a Consumer Alert on this specific type of scam. It’s worth a look if you’re deep in the job hunt right now. It feels like everyone is hiring, but apparently, not everyone is actually hiring, if you catch my drift. Just be careful out there.
Stay safe.