Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Unfortunately, this was not a legitimate interaction with EPTAM Precision. What you experienced is part of a known phishing scam carried out by overseas actors who impersonate reputable companies to collect personal information. In this case, the scammer spoofed the identity of an individual whose name may appear in our legitimate job postings. That person had no involvement in the interaction you described. EPTAM Precision does not conduct interviews exclusively via Microsoft Teams chat, nor do we request personal details like gender or location in that format. All real interviews are conducted by verified EPTAM employees through official channels, and always include video and/or direct communication with a member of our team. We take these scams very seriously and are actively working to report and shut them down. If anyone receives a suspicious message claiming to represent EPTAM, please contact us through our official website before engaging. We’re truly sorry you experienced this. Thank you for sharing your story—it helps others stay informed and protected.