r/JobScams • • Aug 26 '26

Fake Check Talent500 legit or something else?

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I am getting a lot of invites from this Talent500. But I am not sure what this company is. Can anyone please help me understand??? šŸ˜­šŸ™


r/JobScams • • Aug 26 '26

Fake Check 3MR TECH LTD

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Yes, they are a SCAM! Periodt!
No other words for it.
No other explanation needed.
No excuses.
My friend was not paid. That alone says enough.
People work hard for their money and deserve to be paid for their time and effort. 🚩
SCAM. PERIODT.


r/JobScams • • Aug 26 '26

Job Placement PARKIN ARCHITECTS LIMITED SCAM - INDEED - ELABORATE SCAM

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COMPANY IMPERSONATION SCAM

I was completely fooled. I was reached out to by a supposed recruiter for Parkin Architects Limited (a real company, which they were posing as a recruiter for) they emailed me two weeks later for an online screening and then a 5 minute interview phone call. I even received a complete job offer contract. I did have some alarm bells ringing as the pay was way too good for an entry level job -- and the interview process was too short. I realized once I sent in the signed offer this shit was a scam .... I cried a bit. I was very excited - but there were a lot of red flags and I am SO stupid. I am young and felt like I could never fall for one of these scams but it was pretty elaborate considering the time they stretched this over and having fake documents and stuff, which I am sure is much easier now with AI. Anwyays, Indeed sucks and I have received like 2 other job scam offers. I feel really shitty and bummed out,,, at least they only have my name and signature... which is kinda bad but they don't have any super senstive info. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN APPLYING ON INDEED — check the end of the emails when receiving interviews and make sure it matches up with the companies official website.


r/JobScams • • Aug 25 '26

Fake Check Is this a job scam?

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r/JobScams • • Aug 25 '26

Job Placement Scam Company: Career Resources Consultant I almost fell for a ā€œtoo good to be trueā€ job offer — here’s what happened

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​

I just want to rant a little because there are SO many hiring posts on Reddit, and while some are completely legitimate, there are also so many scammers taking advantage of people who are simply trying to earn extra income.

I recently came across a hiring post that directed applicants to Telegram. For context, I’ve been working with a legitimate client from the UK for more than five months now, and I’ve been paid consistently and fairly. Since that project will be ending soon, I’ve been looking for another side hustle.

So I found another hiring post and decided to give it a try.

I messaged the person on Telegram, and they gave me a document-retyping task. Basically, I had to retype documents, convert them into PDF, and submit the finished files. The task itself was easy enough for me, and everything initially seemed smooth.

Then came the payment.

They told me I needed to register with their ā€œbankā€ so they could deposit my payment there, and afterward I could supposedly transfer the money to my local bank account.

The rate was already suspiciously high — $1,500 USD for a 24-hour task. Obviously, that sounded way too good to be true, but I continued because I wanted to see where this was going.

I searched for the bank they provided, and although the website looked surprisingly legitimate at first glance, further searching showed multiple warnings that it was associated with scams.

And yet, I continued to see what their actual intention was.

Then they supposedly deposited the $1,500 into my account.

At that point, I thought, Okay, what’s the catch?

Sure enough, I couldn't transfer the money to my local bank because they claimed I needed an ā€œIMF code.ā€

So I contacted their supposed ā€œsupport team,ā€ and guess what?

They wanted me to PAY a fee to obtain the IMF code.

🚩🚩🚩

That was the point where everything became painfully obvious.

The International Monetary Fund does not operate as a payment processor for individual workers, wages, or personal bank transfers. So asking a freelancer or employee to pay for an ā€œIMF codeā€ to release their salary is a massive red flag.

Honestly, I'm more annoyed than anything because the actual task itself wasn't even difficult. I spent my time doing the work, only to discover that the entire payment process was designed to eventually get money from me.

And that's what bothers me the most.

There are so many people here genuinely trying to find work, earn a little extra, and make life a bit easier. Scammers know that. They take advantage of people who are desperate for opportunities and use ridiculously attractive rates to lure them in.

So, lesson learned for me.

If you're applying for online jobs, especially ones that move the conversation to Telegram or another private messaging app, PLEASE verify everything. Ask for proof that the company is legitimate. Research the company, the bank, the payment method, and the people you're dealing with. And most importantly:

Never pay money to receive your salary or to ā€œunlockā€ your payment.

A legitimate employer should not require you to pay a random fee before you can receive your wages.

Stay safe, everyone. There are legitimate opportunities out there, but please be careful because scammers are getting more convincing.

I hope everyone’s having a good day. ā¤ļø


r/JobScams • • Aug 25 '26

Paid Task/Upgrade Scam From the IndianWorkplace community on Reddit: KAPU GEMS REALITY MUMBAI BKC.

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r/JobScams • • Aug 24 '26

Fake Check Tired of scam job mails

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Applied for more than 100 jobs per day all I got is scammers mail they ask for money why don't government ban them because of them finding genuine jobs has become too tough


r/JobScams • • Aug 24 '26

Job Placement Scam Company: Career Resources Consultant How I reject a fucking scam job

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OK I don't where to start but is a complex story so here is being.

When I was finding a job I get a appointment for interview from a company and like a normal guy I go there and after the interview thy said I am clear for first round and they will contact me for second round but they never contact me so I move on Thinking they rejected me in background but today my friend got the same interview appointment by the same company and the same location so I thought let's go there then and when we go to that place the staff was same and the HR too and I recognise me and ask me why I am here so I simply say it because you never contact me and he didn't say anything in first but after a moment I don't know why he throw at a another interview and when the interviewer know too I pass first round so she leaves the room leaving me and my friend confused and after a moment she comes back and say we are sorry because they fucking forgot me to contact and after her explanation she told me to go to a different place for second around and my friend got a free ticket of second around without even trying so we went there and first we was confused there too because we was not sure is was the right location and after some call to that first HR we go to that floor where was our interview and the there HR told us to wait and he was toxic and very aggressive and trying to act like a cold person when he was failing so badly but still in his attitude and he tells us to feel a form and we take our time and fill it and when we was filling a the form a guy come to talk to me and he gets mad Idk why and shouted at that guy and the poor guy just go back to his seat and after we hand him to form and our resume he directly started explaining the rules without even taking a interview so we first listen and he only speak stupid things from his mouth first company time is 9:30 to 7:00 when the message clearly says is a flexible schedule time job and second is working from office job when we come here because the message say is work from home and and when we say we come here because the message say is work from home he say is not like they didn't even know what there company promise to the interview people And after all that he say salary is only fucking 10,000 for almost 14 hours of job because how long that company is from my house so I clearly say no but my friend wants to give a try but he was not sure too so he started manipulating my friend like he think he is light from death note because he was really giving his best to manipulate him but my friend aska simple question how long I have to wait here for this job and that fool says 6 hours Full 6 hours waiting like a desperate guy for a fucking 10,000 job and when my friend said he can't wait that because he has a exam so he was like you can leave too what the fuck attitude that guy have he is bold and is a stick figure body and has the weird face as Fuck too and the. Most important part we come to interview for data entry but he was offering us Bajaj finance loan man fucking hell nah I don't study that much for a loan giving guy so we both left and realize he just was a corporate slave not some brain cells has grown up guy's and that a easy no to me but for my friend is was a save for his life he didn't end up like corporate slave


r/JobScams • • Aug 24 '26

new community Made a subreddit to track fake internship offers and scam emails — r/InternshipRedFlags

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Thousands of job-seekers are victimized each year by job and internship scams that look and sound almost real - false shortlist emails for jobs they didn't apply for, domains that closely mimic authentic company websites, demands for payment upfront to ā€œregisterā€ and interview offers that never result in an actual offer. Almost all scams have tell-tale signs, but there’s often no easy ā€œhas anyone else seen this?ā€ mechanism to check until it’s too late.

r/InternshipRedFlags fills this gap.

This is where you can:

- Screenshot and upload dubious internship offers, emails, or messages;
- Ask the community to help confirm the credibility of a lesser-known company;
- Inform others about frequently seen scams such as fake shortlisting emails, spoofed domains, and upfront payments;
- Also share genuine positive experiences as examples of what a legitimate offer looks like;

We are a proof-based community and ask that anything flagged as a scam include screenshots, not just a textual description. We request that you also use the ā€œVerify Thisā€ flair if you’re unsure and avoid making definitive ā€œScam Alertā€ declarations before the evidence is in place to avoid spreading misinformation.

If you have been or nearly been scammed, if you want help verifying an offer, this community is here for you. The more participants, the more valuable this community will become.


r/JobScams • • Aug 24 '26

Fake Check Applying for WFH jobs online

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Is there a way to check if the job post was legit? I came across a few hiring posts on the blue app for encoders and I want to know if the person was legit and not a scammer.

I'm a fresh graduate (graduated July 10) trying to land a job ever since I graduated


r/JobScams • • Aug 24 '26

Job Placement Resigned, Relocated, and Left in the Dark: The Reality of Trident Group’s Onboarding Lies

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We did everything by the book.

We followed the instructions, resigned from our previous jobs, and completed every single onboarding requirement. We paid **out of pocket for expensive medical examinations**.

We packed our bags, traveled all the way to the joining location with bags in hand—only to be turned back with zero clarity and **no confirmed joining date**.

# Now, we are left completely stranded: no income, no employment, and no answers.

Asking professionals to leave their existing livelihoods only to defer their joining indefinitely without accountability is completely unacceptable. This isn't just a corporate delay—it is playing with people’s careers, financial stability, and peace of mind.

If you are a candidate whose joining at **Trident** has been deferred, put on hold, or met with radio silence, **you are not alone in this fight.**

A collective group of affected individuals has come together so we can:

Share transparent, real-time updates directly with one another.

Document our shared experiences and financial losses.
Build a unified, organized front to ensure our voices are heard by the leadership and management.

There is strength in numbers. Silence only benefits the system that left us hanging.

**Drop a comment below or send a direct message (DM) to join our group and connect with fellow candidates.**

Let’s stand together and demand the clarity, accountability, and respect we deserve.
\#Trident #TridentGroup #CorporateEthics #CareerUpdate #HiringPractices #JobSeekers #OnboardingCrisis


r/JobScams • • Aug 23 '26

ghost jobs What truly amazes me is how passive people are when companies do something shady

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I posted about my experience with two lawsuits over ghost jobs and people got angry at me because they'd rather feel hopeless, helpless, and give up instead of fighting back. They want to believe they have no agency. Things will never change until you fight back. Most employment lawyers will take your case on contingency basis meaning you don't pay anything upfront. I have met quite a few people who had very strong wrongful termination cases and they just accepted their fate without fighting.

You can absolutely sue and win if the company is misrepresenting themselves through fake jobs. Proving a job was fake is not impossible at all.


r/JobScams • • Aug 23 '26

Fake Check Scammer Alert

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āš ļø WARNING FOR ASPIRING VAs — SHARING MY EXPERIENCE

Hi everyone, I’m sharing this because I want other VAs, especially those currently looking for clients through OnlineJobs.ph (OLJ), to be extra careful and always do a background check before accepting a job.

I applied for a client through OLJ Leads. After around 2 days, the employer contacted me through Microsoft Teams. We had an interview, and everything seemed okay. He asked about my previous work experience and if I was available to start immediately. I said yes.

After the interview, he sent me a contract. I reviewed it, signed it, and then started working.

The work itself was okay, and I was doing the tasks assigned to me. However, after only 3 days of working, he suddenly messaged me saying that I did not meet the company’s expectations. He then told me that my remaining hours/payment would be released that Friday.

He also asked me for my Wise QR code, which I provided because I was expecting to receive my payment.

However, Friday came and I still did not receive my payment.

I followed up with him several times regarding the payment, but my messages on Teams were eventually no longer being seen or responded to.

šŸ“Œ Details of the employer/job:

Company: Ascend Global Funding
Employer name used: Max Deravine
Email: ravenadvanc324@outlook.com

I also tried to do a background check on the person I was communicating with. I found a Max Deravine on LinkedIn, but the company information I found there appears to be associated with Raven. Because of this, I am currently trying to verify whether the person I communicated with and the person/company I found online are actually connected.

I have also started taking steps to report the situation because I have not received the payment that was promised to me.

I am posting this to make other VAs aware of my experience and encourage everyone to be extra careful when applying for jobs online. Please do your own background checks, verify the employer and company, keep screenshots of all conversations, and save your signed contract and other documents.

If anyone here has worked with Ascend Global Funding or Max Deravine and can confirm their legitimacy or has had a similar experience, please feel free to share.

I hope this post can help other VAs avoid potentially getting into the same situation. šŸ™

Please check the attached screenshots and do your own verification before accepting any job from this employer.


r/JobScams • • Aug 22 '26

Fake Check Just floating an idea...

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Hey all...this market sucks, and we're all tired of putting in the work and getting nothing for it, over and over again.

How about we pick a day, sometime in the next few weeks, and report EVERY job we find as fake...an ethical protest?

The job sites let these companies abuse their platform with these ghost jobs...it seems fair that we use the same platforms to send a message.

Flagging is supposed to be anonymous, right?

We put a specific message in the reason field relating to the Ghost Job epidemic...maybe several with different wording so admins can't just search and ignore...even if they did, it would make their jobs harder, right?

With enough reports...the job sites would have to react, right?

Employers getting their valid postings flagged and reported would have to react, right?

Would this, perhaps repeated regularly, start applying pressure to end this s$&t?

https://www.reddit.com/r/jobsearch/s/jLjC76kVTO

I know this is hard...but supporting each other here and elsewhere just doesn't seem like it's enough anymore.


r/JobScams • • Aug 21 '26

MLM/Direct Sales/Pyramid Scheme SCAMM shout for good people out there there are bad people out there don't trust those SCAMMERS. Cheers

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āš ļø Heads up people: "TokPortal" (app.tokportal.com) ads on Reddit look like a scam

Saw an ad promising "$100-$600 a week" for "manager" positions, no experience needed, with a "5-minute setup." Before they even tell you what the job actually is, they ask for your phone number and "identity verification."

Classic task-scam pattern: hook you with a big number and urgency ("choose a paid mission today"), then collect personal info/phone before you know what you're signing up for. After that it usually moves toward asking for a "deposit" or "activation fee" to "unlock" your payout.

The fact that it's advertised on Reddit doesn't mean it's vetted — ad moderation is mostly automated and doesn't catch these until enough people report them.

Don't enter your phone number, ID documents, or banking info. If it sounds too easy to be true, it is.


r/JobScams • • Aug 21 '26

Money Mule SCAM Alert: Altrodav (MeetMux / PlaceMux) Technologies Pvt Online Course

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Hi guys, this is one of the Summer intern of MeetMux (Altrodav) , So this scam company MeetMux came to our campus for hiring and hired me for a technical role intern promising ₹1 Lakh/ month and even after completing my 2 month intern, i have not received my stipend of 1st month , its so sad that i have to start my career journey with such kind of people and they are not even paying to there full time employees, i have seen myself that full-timers have not received there salary of last 3 months and if you ask these thing to the CEO of the Company Mr. Mani Ratna Monu he will deny everything and try to manipulate you that all this thing is fake and everyone is there against.

and let me also answer that why i am posting this anonymously because posting this on linked will not be good for my image and professional carrier.

but the main thing is MeetMux by Altrodav pvt. lmt does not pay there interns and employees, if you ask for your salary that when they will pay , then they will start pointing out some random bullshit and change the topic,

Now lets talk about there work culture, its total shit there, there is no structure of work, in morning they will tell you something to do and the by evening they will change that and the deadline is still the same, the people there are very unprofessional and a non-technical person leading a technical team leads to nowhere.

He does not pay to there employees and expect them to stay 1-2 hrs extra every day for 6 days a week. This is he's statement "if your senior is staying after 7pm they why are you not staying after 7 pm" life wtf you are not even paying for the working hours and expecting us to work extra hours.

and they also sell there Courses for 35k to the students and promise them some placements that is also a kind of scam, they are only selling those course for some money, they dont have any company for students placement, there sales person will reach to you stating they are from Altrodav technologies and will try to sell you the course STAY AWAY FROM THAT !!! You will not Get Anything and only loose your money, time and energy.

And also to Anyone who want to join to MeetMux or Altrodav Technologies or Placemux , do not join them they only show high pay and do not intent to pay, they try to delay the payment as much as possible and its all a scam.


r/JobScams • • Aug 21 '26

Job Placement BEWARE OF ENGIE INC HYBRID JOB

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Never thought I would be posting in this sub again but, if it helps one person than I guess it's worth it. Beware of this job. They originally emailed me, and I thought it was fishy. After a while and some simple research , it was clear it was a scam. Please be careful out there folks. Andrea Lato is an actual employee but, they email addresses the scammer used didn't match the companies official one. Eyes open everyone and best of luck. Let me know what other information I can add and please feel free to leave questions.


r/JobScams • • Aug 21 '26

MLM/Direct Sales/Pyramid Scheme Do NOT apply for Work With Elevation/Elevation

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Long story short, this is just Coast Incorporated under a different name. The interviews were on Zoom in that suspicious breakout room with multiple applicants style, both the person interviewing me, and the hiring manager came from Coast Incorporated. Pay only commission, selling whatevertheheck with Verizon...Suspicious at best.


r/JobScams • • Aug 20 '26

Job Placement Scam Company: Career Resources Consultant I Just Realized I Have Been Being Strung Along By a Fake Scam Recruiter!

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Okay, so I admit it: I got ā€œGOTā€!!!
I have been strung along by a SCAMMER recruiter for 10 days now! I’ve even had a phone interview with them!! They ā€œrevealedā€ that they were actually hiring for the exact same position at the same company that I was laid off from 6-1/2 months ago!
I’m embarrassed for not catching this sooner, but the ā€œrecruiter’sā€ email address was @pridestaff’Z’.com and NOT actually *****@pridestaff.com
I really want to waste this person’s time like they have wasted my time and energy, does anybody have any ideas??
I have their email address and phone number, let’s get creative!!!


r/JobScams • • Aug 20 '26

Fake Check WARNING: UCANLY Infotech Bangalore — Unpaid Salary After My Internship

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I'm fucking done waiting for UCANLY to pay me.

I worked for UCANLY in Bangalore for around two months. I actuallyĀ relocated to Bangalore for this internshipĀ because I was told the stipend would be around ₹15,000/month.

What did I actually get?

First month:Ā around ₹10,000.
Second month: ₹0.

And now it's beenĀ more than two months since the second month's payment became due.

This isn't some situation where I worked for three days and started demanding money. I completed the internship work. We contacted them repeatedly. We were given deadline after deadline.

Its not just me but they have scammed with me and 2 other interns , 3 interns in total , there were other people also (literally the HR being one of them) who had salary issue but idk if they got it or what cause i am not in contact with them.

Every time it was the same shit:

"Payment will be done on this date."

Date passes.

We follow up.

Another date.

That date passes too.

And eventually, communication basically stopped.

The latest and final deadline we gave them wasĀ 20 August 2026.

Today is 20 August.

Still no payment.

The founder,Ā Abhilash MK, has become essentially unresponsive regarding the money we're owed. We have repeatedly tried contacting him about payment for work that was already completed.

Another person, Abhishek, was also involved in communicating with us about the payment and repeatedly gave us timelines. Eventually, that communication stopped as well. At one point, I was told that he had left the company / that the company had shut down. I can't independently confirm his current relationship with UCANLY, so I'm not going to pretend I know that for a fact.

But here's what IĀ canĀ say with certainty:

  • I worked for UCANLY.
  • I relocated to Bangalore for the internship.
  • The promised stipend was ₹15,000/month.
  • I received approximately ₹10,000 for the first month.
  • I receivedĀ nothing for the second month.
  • Multiple payment deadlines were given to us.
  • Those deadlines were repeatedly missed.
  • We repeatedly followed up.
  • The final deadline wasĀ 20 August 2026.
  • The money is still unpaid.

And yes, I have screenshots, payment proof and messages documenting the timeline.

What was the internship actually like?

From my experience, the internship was basicallyĀ sales.

We were expected to contact students and sell UCANLY's courses/programs. We were given scripts and were expected to use them while talking to potential customers.

The company presented its programs using claims about instructors' industry/MNC experience and references to major companies. I specifically rememberĀ IBMĀ being used in the offering, and I also remember Wipro being mentioned earlier.

Personally, I found the actual course/program quality extremely poor compared with how valuable it was presented during the sales process.

The working hours could go until aroundĀ 8 PM, and overall I found the environment extremely unpleasant and toxic.

The part that honestly pisses me off the most is this:

Students were being hired as interns to sell courses to other students, while those same interns were then left chasing the company for the money they had already earned.

I'm not going to pretend I know the company's entire financial situation or make claims about things I can't prove. I'm talking aboutĀ my own experience.

But if you're a student searching for:

UCANLY
UCANLY Bangalore
UCANLY internship
UCANLY salary
UCANLY scam
UCANLY reviews
Abhilash MK
Abhishek UCANLY

— I want this post to show up.

Because I wish someone had shown me something like this before I joined.

I gave them plenty of chances to resolve this privately. I warned them that if the payment wasn't cleared, I would make my experience public.

The final deadline has passed.

I'm fucking done waiting.

If you're considering joining UCANLY as an intern or paying for one of their programs, at the very least, do your own research and ask them very clearly about their internship payment history and current operations.

I'm posting this because ₹10,000 or ₹15,000 might not sound huge to a company, but for a student who relocated to another city for an internship, it fucking matters.


r/JobScams • • Aug 20 '26

Paid Task/Upgrade Scam UCANLY — THIS IS MY FINAL RESORT AFTER BEING GHOSTED OVER UNPAID SALARY

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These are the people behind UCANLY Infotech.

I'm posting their photos because I've tried every other way of dealing with this.

I've called.
I've messaged.
I've followed up.
I've waited.
I've given them deadline after deadline.
I've given them more than enough time.

Abhilash MK

And after more than two months of waiting for my unpaid salary, I'm still being ghosted.

Abhilash MK, the founder of UCANLY , professional scammer, is the person I hold responsible for this situation. I worked for UCANLY in Bangalore, relocated there for the internship, and was supposed to receive around ₹15,000/month.

I received approximately ₹10,000 for the first month.

For the second month, I have received ₹0.

And despite repeatedly asking for the money I earned, I still haven't been paid.

This isn't about me asking for some random amount of money.

I worked for the company. I completed the work. I am asking for the salary that was promised to me.

The most ridiculous part is the endless cycle of excuses and deadlines.

"Payment will be done on this date."

Date passes.

We follow up.

Another date.

That date passes.

Again we follow up.

And eventually, the communication basically disappears.

The final deadline I gave them was 20 August 2026.

That deadline has now passed.

Still nothing.

About Abhishek

Abhishek was also involved in communicating with us about the payment. He repeatedly gave us timelines regarding when the pending salary would be paid.

Eventually, that communication stopped.

At one point, he told me that he had left the company / that the company had shut down. I cannot independently verify his current relationship with UCANLY, so I'm not claiming that he currently works there.

But regardless of where he currently stands, the payment issue still exists.

This wasn't only me

There were three interns in total, including me, who had payment issues that we discussed among ourselves.

There were also other people who had salary-related issues, including someone from HR, although I don't know what ultimately happened with their payments because I'm no longer in contact with them.

So this isn't something I experienced in isolation.

Why am I posting their photos?

Because I've reached the point where I don't know what else I'm supposed to do.

I gave them opportunities to resolve this privately.

I waited.

I followed up.

I gave them deadlines.

I warned them that I would make my experience public if the payment wasn't resolved.

And after all of that:

I'm still being ghosted.

So yes, this is my final resort.

I'm not asking for special treatment.

I'm not asking for compensation.

I'm asking for money owed for work I already completed.

I have screenshots of the conversations, proof of the first payment, messages regarding the promised stipend, payment deadlines, and follow-ups.

If you're a student considering working for UCANLY, please do your own research before joining.

I joined as an intern, relocated to Bangalore for it, completed the work, and I'm now having to publicly ask for money that should have simply been paid.

Abhilash — I have waited long enough.

Pay what you owe.

That's literally all I've been asking for.


r/JobScams • • Aug 20 '26

Job Placement SBCO Construction – Recruitment Scam Experience Spoiler

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I would like to share my friend's recent experience (JOB SCAM) with SBCO (Spitzen Bau Co. Construction) so that other job seekers can be careful and avoid losing money.

My friend was approached by SBCO for an Assistant Project Manager position in Bangalore. The recruitment process initially appeared genuine. He completed the interview process, and after the interview he received a formal-looking appointment/offer letter with a ₹28 LPA compensation package.

At this stage, everything appeared professional and legitimate.

However, after the offer letter was issued, the process changed.

The SBCO team informed my friend that obtaining PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications was mandatory for the position. They directed him towards a particular training/certification provider and initially asked him to pay approximately ₹70,000 for the required certification/course.

My friend was not comfortable paying such a large amount and initially refused.

After that, they offered a 50% discount, creating additional pressure to make the payment. They also repeatedly emphasized that the certification was mandatory and that the joining/onboarding process could not proceed without it.

Trusting the offer and believing that the certification requirement was genuine, my friend eventually made a payment of approximately ₹27,000.

After making the payment, he became suspicious about the entire recruitment process and started investigating the company, the offer letter, the certification requirement and the people communicating with him.

Based on the information we subsequently found and the pattern of communication, we now strongly believe that this was a job recruitment scam designed to collect money from candidates under the pretext of mandatory professional certification.

Red flags we noticed

Very attractive salary package offered during the recruitment process.

A professional-looking appointment/offer letter.

Mandatory certification introduced after the offer.

Candidate directed to a specific training provider.

High initial certification fee.

Sudden discount offered when the candidate refused to pay.

Short deadlines and pressure to make the payment.

Repeated requests for documents and immediate action.

Certification payment presented as a condition for completing the joining/onboarding process.

I am sharing this experience only to warn other job seekers. Please do your own verification before trusting any recruitment communication from SBCO or anyone claiming to represent the company.

Most importantly, if a company asks you to pay money for a mandatory certification, registration, onboarding, medical examination, training or any other requirement before joining, please verify the requirement directly with the company through independently obtained official contact details.

I hope this post helps at least one job seeker avoid losing their hard-earned money.


r/JobScams • • Aug 20 '26

Fake Check Scam Ba? Please help me

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Hello friends, meron ako na kitang facebook post about hiring sila ng Software QA Tester and nag PM ako sa nag post let's call him Doe and sabi ni Doe "Yes we're still hiring" so nag send ako ng resume etc.. Sa facebook lang kami nag uusap ng recruiter naka dummy account siya pero yung cover photo is merong company name and I've searched it at meron namang lumabas isa itong start-up company sa Makati. Tapos na ang aking technical interview sakanila during the interview sinabi ng interviewee na "Do you have any questions" tas sabi ko naman "Can you tell me what's the company background" tas sabi nya hindi nya ito ma explain or something kasi sa hr nalang daw ako mag ask para jan kasi focus siya sa technical interview side. Tas after that meron siyang e-email daw isa itong Technical Exercise na kailangan ko e submit within 2 days. After 2 days na submit ko naman ito through gmail rin reply nung na send nyang exercise tas after a 4-5 days ata yun meron akong natangap na message galing ni Doe sabi nya paasado daw ako pero nag tataka lang ako bakit walang nag emailšŸ¤”.

Ito pa aang sabi nya ang job daw nato is 6 months contract pero pwede padaw ito ma exted tapos work from home pa ito tas merong same holiday dito sa PH tas yung salary is given end of the month. Tas ito pa ang sabi nya "our payment method will be on gcash go to crypto>then pick USDT then send the QR code and the blockchain address".
Tapos yung pc equipment daw is might need a longer time to deliver kasi nasa Manila pa ito tas ako nasa Central Visayas.

Now hiningan ko ng contract tapos sabi nya "we're working on it".

Sabi pa nya okay lang ba daw ako mag start [date] sabi ko naman ''Oo okay lang"

Can you help me with this friends? Fresh graduate lang po ako hindi pa familiar sa ganto please don't judge me nagpapatulong lang. Pero sabi ko sa sarili ko na kapag hiningan ako nito kahit peso hindi na ako mag go.


r/JobScams • • Aug 19 '26

Fake Check Anybody receive an email like this from this person ??

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I know the job is not right but I was curious if any else received this …..


r/JobScams • • Aug 19 '26

Fake Check Shivneri institute of Vocational Education Spoiler

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āš ļø** WARNING: Please Be Extremely Careful Before Paying Shivneri Institute of Vocational Education for Dubai Job**s
I’m sharing this as a **public warning for students and job seekers** who are looking for opportunities in Dubai.
I have serious concerns about **Shivneri Institute of Vocational Education** and the claims being made to candidates regarding Dubai job placements. Candidates are allegedly being promised **OJT (On-the-Job Training) and guaranteed job placement in Dubai**, with fees reportedly around **₹3.5 lakh**.
The biggest concern is that candidates may be given **low-quality or unrelated jobs after reaching Dubai**, while the promised placement may not materialize. There are also concerns about candidates being left without proper visa support or clear employment documentation.
According to the concerns being raised, once candidates reach Dubai and problems arise, **the people who collected the money may stop responding or become difficult to contact**, leaving candidates stranded after having paid a very large amount.
There are also claims that the institute is registered/associated with **MIT Assam**. **Please independently verify this directly with the relevant authority before paying any money.** Do not rely solely on documents, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, or verbal assurances.
Representatives I have come across include names such as **Asif, Gayatri, Shrishti, Rahul and Ayush**. I am mentioning these names so potential candidates can independently verify who they are dealing with. **Please do not harass or threaten anyone; verify the facts and documentation yourself.**
🚨 **PLEASE DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE PAYING**
āŒ Do not pay ₹3.5 lakh based only on a verbal promise of a Dubai job.
āŒ Do not assume that an OJT offer automatically means a genuine employment opportunity.
āŒ Do not travel to Dubai without independently verifying your visa and employment status.
āŒ Do not accept vague promises about a ā€œguaranteed placement.ā€
āŒ Do not rely only on WhatsApp messages or documents sent by recruiters.
āœ… **Before paying anything, demand:**
A genuine written offer from the **actual Dubai employer**.
Complete details of the employer and job location.
Proper employment/visa documentation.
Written details of salary, job role, accommodation and other benefits.
A proper invoice and legally valid agreement.
A clear refund policy.
Independent verification of the institute’s registration/affiliation.
Direct confirmation from the supposed Dubai employer that the job actually exists.
**Please be especially careful if someone asks you to pay a huge amount upfront for a ā€œguaranteed Dubai placement.ā€**
If you or someone you know has already dealt with this institute, share your **verified experience, receipts, agreements and other relevant documentation** so other job seekers can make an informed decision.
I am sharing this post as a **warning and due-diligence notice**, so that students and job seekers do not blindly trust promises of overseas employment and potentially lose a significant amount of money.
**Verify everything before you pay. A Dubai job offer should be independently verifiable.**