Scam Fake jobs abroad (cyber slavery)
An easy high-paying job abroad with a WhatsApp-only interview is a major warning sign.
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Data entry job in Thailand! ₹1.5 lakh/month + free flight & visa. Interview on WhatsApp only, join in 7 days. Send passport copy
SCAM
How it works
- Recruiters promise big salaries, free flights and fast joining.
- Victims fly on tourist visas and are taken across a border.
- Passports are seized and people are forced to run online scams.
Red flags
- WhatsApp-only interviews
- Tourist visa for a 'job'
- Unregistered agents and pressure to join within days
Stay safe
- Check the recruiting agent on the government's eMigrate portal (emigrate.gov.in)
- Verify the company independently
- Share travel details with family before you go
Already happened? Act fast
- Call 1930National Cyber Crime Helpline. The sooner you call, the better the chance of stopping the money.
- cybercrime.gov.inFile an online complaint. Keep screenshots and transaction IDs.
- Call your bankUse the number on your card to block cards, UPI or the account.
- Report on ChakshuReport fraud calls, SMS and WhatsApp messages at sancharsaathi.gov.in.
Questions
How do I check if a recruitment agent is genuine?
Registered agents are listed on the eMigrate portal of the Ministry of External Affairs.