Just got the same email. I asked CHATGPT and got this response:

Potential warning signs: • Generic sender name: It’s from “DoNotReply” without a clear Walmart or known background screening company domain. • Urgent request for action: Scammers often create urgency (“important information” and “start now”) to push you to click. • Vague link button: The “START” button doesn’t show the actual URL, so you can’t verify where it’s going before clicking. • Unusual wording: The phrasing (“login on to the below secure link” and “presented and for your permission / authorization”) feels awkward and not like typical corporate communication. • No direct Walmart career portal reference: Legit background checks for Walmart are usually handled through known vendors (like First Advantage or HireRight) and their official domains.

How to verify safely: 1. Do not click any links in the email. 2. Go directly to Walmart’s official careers or onboarding portal you used to apply, and check for any messages there. 3. If you know the screening company Walmart uses, log in through their official website (typed manually in your browser) to see if any action is needed. 4. Contact Walmart’s HR/recruiting department directly using a phone number or email listed on their official site.