Job Scams Rising: Is Your Dream Job a Fraud?

Fake recruiters are tricking job seekers into paying money for interviews and offers. The government's National Career Service portal is 100% free. If anyone demands payment for a job, it's a scam — report it immediately.

Here's what happened: Online job scams are rising rapidly, with fraudsters posing as recruiters and demanding fees for registration, interviews, or placements.. The Ministry of Labour confirmed that all National Career Service (NCS) portal services — registration, job applications, and interviews — are completely free of charge.. Job seekers can report recruitment fraud by calling helpline 1930 or filing a complaint on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP)..

What you should do: Register on the official NCS portal (ncs.gov.in) for free government-verified job listings — never pay any 'registration fee' to any recruiter.. Immediately report any recruiter demanding upfront payment to cybercrime helpline 1930 or file online at cybercrime.gov.in.. Verify every job offer by checking the company's official website, calling their listed HR number directly, and searching the company name with 'fraud' or 'scam' before proceeding..

Legitimate employers never ask candidates to pay for interviews, background checks, or training before joining — any such demand is a guaranteed red flag of fraud.

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