How to Spot Recruitment Scams — And How to Verify Us
Recruitment fraud is one of the most damaging crimes targeting workers seeking legal employment in Europe. Thousands of people lose their savings every year to scammers posing as legitimate agencies — promises of work permits that never arrive, jobs that don't exist, and documents that are worthless forgeries. Understanding the warning signs can protect you and your family.
Red Flags — Warning Signs of a Scam
01Payments to Personal Bank Accounts
Legitimate agencies collect fees into registered business accounts. If you are asked to send money to an individual's personal account, mobile money number, or cash app — stop immediately. This is the single most common indicator of fraud.
02No Physical Office You Can Visit
Scammers operate entirely online because they have no real office. If an agency cannot give you a physical address where you can meet them in person or verify independently, treat them as fraudulent.
03No License or Registration Number
In Poland, legitimate recruitment agencies must be registered in the KRAZ national registry. If an agency cannot provide a verifiable KRAZ registration number — or equivalent license in another country — they are not operating legally.
04High-Pressure Tactics and Artificial Urgency
'This offer expires in 24 hours.' 'We only have 2 spots left.' 'If you don't pay now, we can't hold your place.' Legitimate agencies do not use pressure tactics. These phrases are designed to stop you from thinking clearly or doing research.
05Unrealistically High Salaries
If you are being promised EUR 3,000–5,000 per month for unskilled or semi-skilled work, the numbers are fabricated. Real salaries for foreign workers in Poland average EUR 1,100–1,800 per month. Inflated promises are bait.
06No Written Contract Before Payment
Legitimate agencies provide written service agreements and employment contracts before requesting any fees. If you are asked to pay before receiving any documentation in writing, walk away.
07Social Media Only — No Real Web Presence
Many scam operations run entirely from Facebook or WhatsApp with no professional website, no verifiable business address, and no registration. Social media presence alone is not proof of legitimacy.
08No Receipts for Payments Made
Every legitimate payment should generate an official receipt from a registered business with the company name, registration number, and breakdown of charges. If you cannot get a proper receipt, you are dealing with a scammer.
Scam Agency vs. Legitimate Agency
Personal bank accounts, mobile money, cash apps
Registered business accounts with official receipts
No physical office — operates from social media only
Physical offices you can visit in Szczecin, Abuja, Tirana, Lagos, Owerri, Warri
No registration number — cannot be verified anywhere
KRAZ registration, KRS: 0000598190, NIP: 7792438654
No written agreement — verbal promises only
Written service contract before any payment is made
'Last spot! Pay now or lose your chance!'
Take your time — we encourage you to verify us first
Promises of €3,000–5,000/month for unskilled work
Realistic: €1,100–1,800 in Poland, $800–950 in Albania
Disappears or stops responding
Dedicated case manager, WhatsApp updates, client portal access
How to Verify World Wide Services Is Legitimate
Check the KRAZ Registry
Visit the official Polish National Register of Employment Agencies (KRAZ) at kraz.praca.gov.pl and search for World Wide Services. Our registration is publicly verifiable. This takes less than 5 minutes.
Visit Our Office in Person
We have a physical office in Abuja, Nigeria (Suite 7, Moriah Plaza, Opposite Kilimanjaro Restaurant, FHA Lugbe). You are welcome to visit without an appointment to meet our team and ask any questions you have.
Call Our Official Number
Our official phone number is +234 802 544 1757. Call us, speak to our team, and verify the information you have received. If someone claiming to be from WWS gave you a different number, that is a scam.
Read Independent Reviews
Search for World Wide Services reviews on Google, Facebook, and independent forums. Speak to people who have used our services. We welcome scrutiny because we have nothing to hide.
Our Official Registration
How to Report Recruitment Scams
You can verify each of these registrations independently using the official government links below.
If you have been a victim of recruitment fraud, report it to the appropriate authorities:
Verify Us — We Expect It
We encourage every prospective client to verify our credentials before paying anything. Check our KRAZ registration, visit our office, read our reviews. Only then should you contact us — and we will be happy to speak with you.