Recruitment Scam
Hi All, I'm looking for a Job Change and I want to share a recruitment scam which I've noticed in past 10 days. So that it can be helpful for other job seekers.
You will get calls from "so called HR" consultancies, they explain about the Job role and try to get your details like DOB, PAN. I do agree some companies ask for these details while applying for Job.
So, I asked the first HR to drop an email with the JD, so that I'll share my PAN over email. But there is no response after that...
Today I received a similar call, I asked HR to drop an email with the JD, so that I'll share my PAN, but the HR sent email from a Gmail Address, when I call back, he said their official company email has some issues. So the Head HR dropped email from personal email Id.
Guys, beware of these frauds, don't share your DOB and PAN/Aadhar num over call.
How is this a scam 🤔
Have you heard of FedEx Scam call ? Everyday in India 100's victims are registering Cyber Complaint s after being looted.
Scamsters call on mobile and say Customs officers caught an illegal consignment/ money laundering and it's linked with your Bank account and Aadhar Num, and a case filed in NIA. If you get panic here starts the game.
A scammer appears in a video call and he will be in Police uniform stating they are from Mumbai Police, and literally they threaten you on video call, you will be completely under their control, and will transfer all the money from your bank to their account. So the answer to your question is, "how come these scammers got access to victims Mobile number and Aadhar number?"
I don't think it's a scam... They already even have ur mobile no. Right? That doesn't mean u r already scammed
Firstly, what I have learned from my job hunting experience is that when a HR contacts you, it is mostly or completely to let you know about the position, expectations, your notice and any other offers in hand. I think it a big red flag if they ask you beforehand about your PAN/Aadhar/DOB details. NEVER SHARE! Why we Indians are so careless about our privacy?!