WhatsApp has become a hunting ground for job scammers who send fake offers, part-time "tasks" and payment requests. This guide explains how these scams operate and how to protect yourself.
WhatsApp has become a hunting ground for job scammers who send fake offers, part-time "tasks" and payment requests. This guide explains how these scams operate and how to protect yourself.
Scammers message candidates with attractive work-from-home or part-time offers, build trust, then ask for money to unlock better "tasks" or release "salaries". Others ask for OTPs and bank details to steal funds.
Job offers that require no interview, "earn money by liking or reviewing" schemes, requests to pay a registration fee, and messages from personal numbers instead of official company channels are all red flags.
Verify the company independently, never share OTPs or bank credentials on WhatsApp, and report and block suspicious numbers. Legitimate employers do not conduct recruitment on WhatsApp or ask you to pay.
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Immediately contact your bank to stop the transaction, file a cyber-crime complaint, and report the number on cybercrime.gov.in in India.