We value your trust and are committed to providing a safe and secure experience when interacting with Stone Executive.
We are aware of scams and fraudulent communications that falsely claim to represent Stone Executive. These scams are designed to obtain personal, financial, or sensitive information from candidates and other individuals.
Please review the guidance below to help identify and avoid fraudulent activity.
Common types of scams
Phishing emails
Scammers may send emails that appear to come from Stone Executive, often using free email services such as Gmail, Hotmail, or Outlook. These emails may request personal information, financial details, or copies of identity documents.
Always verify the sender's email address before responding. Genuine Stone Executive emails will only be sent from an @stoneexecutive.co.uk email address.
Fake social media and networking profiles
Fraudsters may create fake social media accounts or professional networking profiles that impersonate Stone Executive consultants or recruiters. They may attempt to gain your trust and request personal information, payments, or documentation.
Always verify the authenticity of any profile claiming to represent Stone Executive before engaging.
Phone calls, SMS and messaging apps
Scammers may contact individuals via phone, SMS, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms while posing as Stone Executive representatives. They may offer fake job opportunities or request sensitive information.
Stone Executive will never ask for payments, banking information, passwords, or identity documents through unsolicited calls or messages.
Known scam activity
1. SMS and WhatsApp recruitment scams
We are aware of fraudulent messages sent via SMS and WhatsApp by individuals falsely claiming to be recruiters, head-hunters, or representatives of Stone Executive. These messages often promote fake job opportunities and are intended to obtain personal information.
It is not our standard practice to initiate contact through SMS or WhatsApp with individuals who have not previously engaged with us or our consultants.
Warning signs
- Messages from unknown or unverified phone numbers
- Urgent requests for action or threats of consequences
- Requests for personal, financial, or identification information
- Links to suspicious websites
- Job opportunities that seem unsolicited or unrealistic
What to do
- Do not respond to the message
- Do not click on any links
- Block the sender
- Delete the message
Reporting SMS scams
Forward suspicious text messages to your mobile provider by sending them to 7726 (SPAM) where available.
Reporting WhatsApp scams
To report a suspicious WhatsApp message:
Android
- Open WhatsApp
- Select Settings > Help > Contact Us
- Submit details of the suspicious communication
iPhone
- Open WhatsApp
- Select Settings > Help > Contact Us
- Submit details of the suspicious communication
If you are unsure whether a communication is genuine, please contact your local Stone Executive office directly.
2. Email scams
We are aware of ongoing scam activity involving fraudulent emails impersonating us and our consultants. These emails are commonly sent from non-company domains and may advertise fake job opportunities or request personal information.
Warning signs
- The sender's email address does not end in @stoneexecutive.co.uk
- Requests for bank details, passport copies, passwords, or other sensitive information
- Requests for payment, recruitment fees, training fees, visa fees, or equipment purchases
- Requests to continue communication via personal email accounts or messaging apps
- Poor spelling, grammar, formatting, or inconsistent branding
- Unsolicited job offers that appear too good to be true
How to verify an email
- Genuine Stone Executive emails will only come from @stoneexecutive.co.uk
- Contact us directly using information published on our official website
- Do not rely on phone numbers, links, or contact details included in suspicious messages
What to do
- Do not respond to the email
- Do not click on links
- Do not open attachments
- Mark the email as spam or phishing through your email provider
- Forward the email to info@stoneexecutive.co.uk
- Delete the email once reported
3. Fake LinkedIn profiles
We are aware of fraudulent LinkedIn profiles impersonating Stone Executive recruiters and consultants. These profiles may send connection requests and messages promoting fake job opportunities or requesting personal information.
Warning signs
- Incomplete or recently created profiles
- Very few connections or limited activity
- Poor spelling and grammar
- Requests for financial information or payments
- Requests to move conversations to WhatsApp or personal email accounts
What to do
- Verify the individual's identity before sharing information
- Report suspicious profiles to LinkedIn
- Report the profile to Stone Executive if it claims to represent our organisation
How to protect yourself
Verify the sender
Always check the sender's email address, phone number, or social media profile before engaging.
Check links carefully
Before clicking any link, verify that it directs to our website or trusted source.
Use official contact channels
If you are unsure about a communication, contact us directly using the information available on our official website.
Never share sensitive information
Do not share passwords, banking details, passport scans, national insurance numbers, social security numbers, or other sensitive personal information in response to unsolicited communications.
Be cautious of payment requests
Stone Executive will never ask candidates to pay recruitment fees, application fees, training fees, visa-processing fees, or equipment costs as part of the recruitment process.
Report fraudulent communications
If you believe you have received a scam message or have been targeted by a fraudulent communication claiming to represent Stone Executive, please report it immediately by contacting:
