Category Archives: Employment Screening

As reported on the Independent website, Hollywood star Paul Rudd has revealed that his first manager fabricated his CV early in his career.

The manager falsely claimed Rudd had been directed by Sir Ben Kingsley in a production of Hamlet.

The Manchester Evening News website reports that a man got a job working as a hospital’s diversion and inclusivity manager – after failing to tell bosses he had a conviction for racially aggravated assault.

Philip Waldman falsely claimed he had worked at the London Stock Exchange, the Bank of New York Mellon and Santander and had provided ‘references’ from each company.

The Standard website reports that a former police chief has appeared in court charged with fraud and misconduct in public office.

Nick Adderley is accused of making false claims of being a decorated Navy officer and lying about his educational achievements on his CV.

The BBC News website reports that the chairman of Essex County Cricket Club has been disbarred by the Barristers’ Tribunal Service over claims he lied about studying at Oxford University.

Anurag Mohindru faced an allegation of fabricating his academic credentials to boost a job application to a top barrister’s chamber.

The Independent website reports that social media site LinkedIn has warned users about a scam that many job hunters are falling foul of online.

The professional networking site revealed that over a third of job scams reported on the platform globally now involve offers to write or improve CVs.

According to the Edinburgh Live website, a social care worker faked details on their CV after being ‘handed them in a shopping centre’.

Chinenye Uzochukwu applied for two roles and both applications included a false reference for a person who did not work in the care field.