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Chris204810y ago

If that counts as fraud, recruiters are in far greater danger...

In what way? Who is harmed? In which jurisdiction?

Your salary involves two parties, and you are only one of them. The other party is your employer. By stating an untrue salary, you're fraudulently claiming that your current or previous employer (usually known to your negotiating counterparty) agreed to pay you the stated amount.

It's somewhat like lying about a credential.

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DanBC10y ago

The recruitee is deceiving someone to gain financial advantage, which is pretty much the definition of fraud.

If the potential recruitee said "I'm looking for $X" they're not deceiving anyone.

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rebeldeOP10y ago

I was new to the industry and the recruiters would get me offers for 3-5k more than my extremely low starting salary. The only way to make it work was to tell them that I was paid better at my job. Then they would give me opportunities in the right range. When speaking with a potential employer, I would always be honest (if asked). That is a different relationship.

jchendy10y ago

I don't know about fraud, but if it comes up in the background check, they could definitely rescind your offer.

jghn10y ago

I know someone who had this happen to them.

It's total BS that a potential employer would base their offer on your current salary, but at the same time lying about what you currently make is dangerous

joelg23610y ago

Woah woah woah. Why? Who governs that?

antisthenes10y ago

Not being paid as much as you deserve is actual fraud, though.

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