Hinterland Games Warns Job Seekers of Recruitment Scam
Vancouver-based game developer Hinterland Games, the company behind “The Long Dark,” has issued a warning about a scam targeting job seekers in the gaming industry.
Some scammers are pretending to be Hinterland, luring job seekers in with fake offers. They might say you got the gig after just one interview or try to chat you up over the phone – all red flags! Hinterland always makes video calls for real interviews so you can see each other face-to-face.
* We will never make an offer after a single interview
* We will never do an interview over the phone; it will always be a video interview where you can see our faces and we can see yours.
– Hinterland
Beware of Scammers
- Check the e-mail address. Real Hinterland emails will always end in “@hinterland.com” and come from either Falisha Ali or Allie Hackston. Don’t trust anything else.
- As mentioned in their post, Hinterland would never ask you for money to apply for a job. That’s a giant red flag.
- Lastly, these scammers are also reportedly trying to impersonate other Canadian game studios with the email address “[email protected].” If you see anything from that address, report it.
Hinterland feels terrible that anyone might get scammed. So, the next time you see a job offer, be super careful, especially if it seems too good to be true.
Hinterland sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this scam may have caused and urges job seekers to exercise caution when responding to unsolicited job offers.
JC Paredes
Since March 2021, I've worn two hats at Spiel Times: a writer and a Managing Editor. In my writing role, I've earned recognition from Wikipedia and Nev Schulman (Catfish TV Show host) for my insightful analysis and engaging narrative style. I'm passionate about all things gaming, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for uncovering hidden secrets within games. My gaming journey began at a young age, captivated by titles like Resident Evil and Tomb Raider. Today, I enjoy exploring open-world RPGs and MMORPGs, consumed by their lore and crafting theories about their narratives. I'm also drawn to the suspenseful atmosphere of horror games and the intricate narratives of crime-themed titles, bringing a unique perspective to my writing. Beyond gaming, I have a fascination with anything unexplained and chilling, a passion that often spills over into my exploration of horror games. When I'm not engrossed in a virtual world, you can find me curled up and spending time with my adorable doggy sidekick, Teemo. As Managing Editor, I'm committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our writing team. I communicate openly with my team members, addressing any content-related issues and providing guidance to help them excel.
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