Active Scam Alert

This scam is currently active in India. Stay informed and protect yourself by understanding how it works and what to watch out for.

Job Scam

Fake job offers using real brand logos

Scammers create sophisticated job offer documents using legitimate company logos and branding.

🚨 What is this scam?

Fraudsters send professional-looking job offer letters using real company logos, HR names, and formatting. These offers often promise high salaries with minimal effort.

🧠 How the scam works

  1. You receive a job offer via email or WhatsApp
  2. No real interview or just a short chat
  3. You’re asked to pay a registration, training, or device verification fee
  4. After payment, the scammer disappears

❗ Why people fall for it

  • Strong brand names build trust
  • Urgency creates pressure
  • Job seekers may be financially stressed

πŸ”΄ Common red flags

  • Payment required before joining
  • HR contacts using free email domains
  • Refusal to schedule video interviews

βœ… What you should do

  • Stop communication immediately
  • Verify the job on the official company website
  • Report the incident to cybercrime authorities

Red Flags to Watch For

  • ⚠Request for upfront payment
  • ⚠Too good to be true salary
  • ⚠No interview process
  • ⚠Urgent response required
  • ⚠Communication only via WhatsApp/Telegram

How to Protect Yourself

  • βœ“Verify the company's official website
  • βœ“Never pay money to get a job
  • βœ“Check if the email domain matches the company
  • βœ“Research the company and contact them directly
  • βœ“Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true
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