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Reporting Suspicious Deel Behavior
We continue to receive unsolicited tips about suspicious activity by Deel since our lawsuit about their alleged corporate espionage was filed. If you have similar evidence, our counsel will review it. You can contact the legal team at deel.tips@rippling.com.
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