IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
Email Impersonation Warning
Last updated: August 20, 2026
Otto Resumes has been made aware of unauthorized individuals impersonating our company and Rike Ward, our Head of Projects, in emails sent to job seekers. These communications were not sent or authorized by Otto Resumes. The individuals involved are not affiliated with our company.
How the Scam Works
The individuals may pose as independent recruiters and contact job seekers about purported employment opportunities. They then introduce the recipient to someone falsely claiming to be Rike Ward or a representative of Otto Resumes.
The impersonator may claim to have reviewed the recipient’s résumé, recommend career documents, offer fraudulent service packages, or request payment. The messages may appear professional and can include information copied from the Otto Resumes website.
Known Fraudulent Email Addresses
The current impersonation campaign has used the following email addresses:
We have also seen messages sent under the name Kimberly Sanchez, claiming to be an independent recruitment consultant. Otto Resumes has no affiliation with these email addresses, the elitehire-agency.com domain, or the individuals using them. This list may not be complete, as scammers can create additional addresses.
How to Verify an Email From Otto Resumes
Our primary email address is:
Our official website is:
Otto Resumes does not authorize third-party recruiters or independent recruitment consultants to sell our services, issue invoices, or collect payments on our behalf.
A display name such as “Otto Resumes” or “Rike Ward” does not confirm that an email is legitimate. Always check the complete sender address before responding, sharing documents, or making a payment.
If you are ever uncertain about a communication, do not use the contact information or links contained in the suspicious message. Instead, type www.ottoresumes.com directly into your browser and contact us through our website or at info@ottoresumes.com.
What to Do if You Receive a Suspicious Message
If you receive an email claiming to be from Otto Resumes or Rike Ward from an unofficial address:
Do not send payment.
Do not click links or download attachments.
Do not provide passwords, financial details, identification documents, or other sensitive information.
Save the email and take screenshots showing the sender’s address and message.
Forward the communication to info@ottoresumes.com so we can document and report it.
Report the message as phishing through your email provider.
If you have already made a payment, contact your bank or payment provider immediately. If you shared login credentials, change the affected passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
You may also report the incident to:
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov
Federal Trade Commission: reportfraud.ftc.gov
Our Response
We take the trust and privacy of our clients and prospective clients seriously. We are actively documenting this activity and reporting the fraudulent accounts and domain to the appropriate service providers and authorities.
We sincerely appreciate everyone who has contacted us directly and provided copies of the fraudulent communications. These reports help us protect job seekers and prevent others from being misled.
Unsure Whether an Email Is Genuine?
Please contact us directly at info@ottoresumes.com. We will be happy to verify whether a communication came from our team.