EasyPost (YC S13) says it’s hiring, but the company also used the same message to put applicants on guard.
Misryoum editorial desk noted that the warning is aimed at recent fraudulent recruitment initiatives online that impersonate EasyPost. The scams, as described, are meant to trick unsuspecting candidates with nonexistent roles, then pull them toward sharing personal information or paying upfront fees.
The core point is pretty direct: EasyPost says it doesn’t endorse job postings outside its official channels. Still, the company seems to know how these things work—something looks legitimate at first glance, people respond, and then suddenly they’re asked for something they probably shouldn’t give. Or maybe not. But that’s the pattern the message is trying to prevent.
If someone sees a suspicious offer, EasyPost says to report it through the job platform where it appeared, or to report the email as spam. There’s also a specific “what if you’re unsure” route: if you need to check whether an email claiming to be from EasyPost is valid, you can reach out directly at recruiting@easypost.com.
For applicants who want more detail about the scam setup, EasyPost points to an FTC Consumer Alert. Misryoum newsroom reported that the company’s guidance is mainly about reducing the chance of people being pulled into a fake hiring process—especially when a request for personal data or upfront payment shows up.
There’s a small human detail tucked into the situation, honestly: the kind of inbox notification that makes your stomach drop a little—because you clicked through, or you replied, or you just weren’t sure yet. That’s why the company is asking people to double-check and use reporting tools instead of taking the offer at face value.
EasyPost ends with an invitation to verify questionable emails and a reminder that its legitimate hiring should be handled through official channels. And yeah, once you’ve seen a scam like this, it’s hard to unsee it. For anyone currently applying, the message reads like a safety checklist—simple, a bit blunt, but probably necessary right now.