Protect Yourself Against Job Scams

 

Protect Yourself Against Job Scams

We’ve seen a rise in job offer scams nationwide, where scammers falsely claim to represent Pactiv Evergreen. Their objective is to obtain your personal information and money through fake job interviews and fraudulent job offers.

Job Scam Warning Signs

  • The email isn’t from a Pactiv Evergreen email address (name@pactivevergreen.com) – watch for slight changes (Example: name@pactivevergreen1.com)
  • Your're asked to complete an interview on WhatsApp
  • You're offered a job without completing a video or in-person meeting
  • You’re asked for private information
  • You’re asked to pay a fee
  • You’re offered money or a check to process before or after your interview
  • You’re asked to complete new-hire paperwork, including bank account info
  • The sender insists on immediate action
  • Communications or “official” documents contain misspellings or grammatical errors

Suggested Actions

If you think you’re the target of a scammer who says they’re from Pactiv Evergreen, please send details to ptvemyhr@pactivevergreen.com. We’ll contact you to confirm whether it’s legitimate.

We sincerely regret any damage caused by these cybercriminals that are beyond our control. Pactiv Evergreen cannot be considered liable for any loss or inconvenience that results from these unauthorized persons and activities. If you suspect you’ve received a fraudulent job offer, please visit ReportFraud.ftc.gov or call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-382-4357 to report it.