Fraudsters are now relying on completely new technology to trick people. This includes sending text SMS or messages on WhatsApp promising job opportunities. To make the offer more attractive, the message includes daily wage details. As per a screenshot shared by News18, a message reads, “Dear you have passed our interview, salary is Rs 8000/day. Please contact for details: wa.me/919165146378 SSBO. Mostly, this There is a legitimate person on the other hand, though it will ask you for personal details or registration fee through UPI. The Cyber Crime Unit of Delhi Police has given us some tips to protect us from online frauds. In a blog post, the unit states, ” Cybercriminals target young, educated citizens in the name of job offers. They receive the Bio-data / CV of the job seekers. Please verify the jobs. Before making any payment for assistance. Firm Details. Do not give money in lieu of job. If another criminal asks for money, block him immediately.
tech news desk Fraudsters keep looking for new ways to cheat people. Recently, we noticed that some scammers are persuading users to click on phish links through electricity bill scams. They seem to have now found the most vulnerable target in the country – the job-seeking youth. The youth population in India is actively looking for quality jobs. As the economy opens up after two years of pandemic shock, many young people are looking to various websites and platforms for opportunities. Chat-based direct hiring platform HiRect has said that 56 percent of job seekers (20 and 29 years) in the country have fallen victim to job scams while looking for jobs.