Cooke Aquaculture warned the public about a new scam in which different people pretend to be part of the human resources employees. A fraud that puts people's private information at stake and for which the company advised possible victims to contact the local police or RCMP as soon as possible if they have any suspicions.
The company received several reports of people falsely claiming to work for Cooke on social media and recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed. Facts that were a front for a scam that set alarm bells ringing at the company as to what could be going on.
Thus, under the guise of being part of Cooke, the fraudsters asked the candidates for different documents to fill the jobs. Among the documentation requested by "Cooke" were government-issued identity cards, credit cards, or proof of address.
The scammers' modus operandi was convincing the person of their legitimacy by sending fake documents, like an employment contract, via email. In addition, these fraudsters could also confirm a home office setup and training process.
Finally, the company added in its communiqué that people should protect themselves. Moreover, they also reminded its official job offers and human resources services are available at their webpage, Mycookecareer and Facebook.
Cooke Aquaculture, a renowned family of businesses, has been successfully operating in Atlantic Canada for over 35 years. The company encompasses global divisions dedicated to aquaculture, notably its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cooke Aquaculture Inc., and Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. With a strong presence in the industry, Cooke has gained considerable experience and expertise, driving its growth.
