text: is it ok to lie or decieve people in business? the recruiting guy at a company i work for told me that in business it is necessary and ok (morally speaking) to lie or trick candidate into joining the company because "it's business". the guy that is telling you this would like to lie and deceive you to make money.  you should not trust anyone who would recommend that you lie and decieve to achieve your goals.  i hope you have not given him or her any money.  if you want a legitimate business, where you are rewarded for being honest and forthright, representing a valuable product, please write me (jstmother) at yahoo.