Protect Yourself from Recruiting Scams

As IR+M continues to grow, we're excited to be hiring for a number of new roles. However, we want to remind candidates to stay vigilant and protect themselves during the job search process.

Common Red Flags to Watch For:

  1. Verify Unsolicited offers – If you didn’t apply or express interest, verify that the individual who reached out to you is a representative of the company.
  2. Suspicious email addresses – Be cautious of emails from Gmail accounts or those with random numbers or hyphens.
  3. Mismatched identities – Verify that the person contacting you is affiliated with the company (e.g., check LinkedIn; company’s website).
  4. Hiring via text, social media, or email only – Reputable companies conduct interviews through formal channels (Teams/Zoom) or in person.
  5. Requests for personal information – Legitimate employers will not ask for sensitive data early in the process.
  6. Checks sent for you to cash – This is a common scam tactic. Never deposit or cash checks on behalf of a company.
  7. Requests to pre-purchase materials – Legitimate employers will not ask you to pre-purchase materials or equipment for your role.
  8. Unrealistic pay or benefits – Offers that seem too good to be true usually are.

What You Should Do:

  • Do not engage – Block or ignore suspicious messages.
  • Never share personal information – Especially banking, SSN, or identification details.
  • Report the scam – Use LinkedIn or the platform where the message was received.
  • Trust your instincts – If something feels off, it probably is.

All legitimate IR+M job openings are posted on our official careers page:  Income Research + Management Openings

Stay safe and informed—your security matters to us.

As of 9/30/2025 unless otherwise stated. Shareholder count as of 10/1/2025.
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