• Blog Title
    16 Jan

    Fake Job Offer Scam: How Indians Are Being Trapped Online

    What is a Fake Job Scam?

    Fake job scams involve fraudsters offering high-paying jobs through WhatsApp, Telegram, email, or social media and then demanding registration fees, security deposits, or personal documents.

    Common Ways Scammers Target Victims

    •    Unsolicited job offers without interviews
    •    Requests for payment to “process” jobs
    •    Use of fake company names and logos
    •    Communication only via messaging apps

    Red Flags to Watch For

    •    Guaranteed job offers
    •    Requests for money before joining
    •    Generic email IDs (Gmail, Yahoo)
    •    Pressure to act quickly

    One-Line Immediate Action

    👉 Do not make any payment and report the scam on cybercrime.gov.in with all communication evidence.

    Legal Awareness (India)

    Online employment fraud is punishable under the IT Act, 2000 and Indian Penal Code provisions related to cheating and impersonation.

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