Digital Desk: People are being warned not to fall for phoney employment alerts on SMS, emails, or websites by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The PIB issued a warning on Monday via Twitter about the creative methods that criminals are now deceiving people into committing work fraud. In light of this, the agency provided some advice on how to avoid falling victim to such scams.
"Do you want a job? BEWARE! Criminals look for ways to con
individuals into job fraud. Here is how you may protect yourself from such job
frauds, whether it be a false website, fictitious offer letter, or fraud email:
"While posting a video, PIB noted.
The organization cautioned that "scammers send phoney SMS
offering party time jobs from reputable companies."
It also provided three pieces of safety advice. In the first, PIB urged
readers not to click on unconfirmed links, despite how alluring they might
seem. Second, the organization advised, "Be cautious before completing any
financial transactions with an unfamiliar person." PIB asked users to
report and block such phoney numbers as a final, but an important, recommendation.
At cybercrime.gov.in, those who have experienced cybercrime can
file a complaint.
The PIBs advisory came days after the rescue of thirteen Indians who were trapped in Myanmar's Myawaddy region after falling victim to a global labour smuggling ring. Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for the External Affairs Ministry, said on Twitter that the Indians arrived in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.
He added that 32 Indians were saved from Myawaddy last month as a result of coordinated efforts by Indian missions in Myanmar and Thailand.
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