Online and Social Media Related Crime

Online Job Fraud

A job offer on WhatsApp or Telegram asks for a fee, your ID, or a test payment before any real work.

Warning signs

  1. The pay is high, and the only interview is a chat.

  2. They ask for a registration fee, a kit, or a deposit before day one.

  3. They want your Aadhaar or PAN before you can check the company.

  4. They send a small amount first, so you trust the next, bigger request.

A real employer does not charge you to start work, or to unlock your first salary.

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