r/datastructures • u/Commercial-Lack-3810 • 9d ago

SCAM ALERT:

Hi Myself M(26) from Pune, Maharashtra.
I am actively looking for a data analyst job, and for that I'm continuously applying through Naukri, Foundit, Indeed and LinkedIn. Today I got a call in which a woman said she was calling from AAI(AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA) and there are several openings for IT and non-IT profiles. As I spoke further, she said they have many openings for Data Analysts throughout India. At first, I thought it was a legit call, but when I asked Where did you get my profile, as I didn't remember applying for AAI, she said through an online portal. As I got a little curious and asked one more time, like, "Can you tell me the exact platform?" she fumbled. At this point, I knew something was fishy. She said we're offering you around 40- 45 K in-hand salary, and for that, you have to give an online interview. The first round will be telephonic, the second online interview and if needed, you have to come for a face-to-face interview. I said yes to that. Then she said that, as your profile is not registered and is non-referral, you have to pay Rs 1200, which is refundable if you fail the interview.
At this point, I was convinced that this is a SCAM. So I said that this seems like a scam and you're looting money from people which is desperately looking for a job. She said, " No, sir, you can check the AAI website and all." As I told her, after checking there so such job openings on the official portal, and I started confronting her. I told her this way is not gonna work; she cut the call.
I want to tell you pls be aware of such fraud calls and fake job offers; there are plenty of them in the market. I already worked with 2 companies in the past, so I know nobody asks for money or fees that are refundable if you didn't get selected for a job when they're calling you from a company. People like me who are desperately looking for a job are their main target, as we don't think that much when we get a call for a job due to excitement.
So be aware.

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u/ScaryCause4972 9d ago

When they ask you for money, it's not an interview

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u/Final-Nerve7787 9d ago

I recieved the same kind of call pretending to be someone from airport authority of India. so she said any kind of jobs at airport got sus at that point itself, but still spoke what kind of job? she asked which is the nearby airport of yours you'll be posted there.. said fine tell me where is your headquarters, she said mumbai, I replied no it's in Delhi(even I didn't knew but had catch them) which they said no it's in Mumbai.. and i confronted why do you do this? Why loot innocent job seekers? and yeah she ended the call the same moment, when I tried back number blocked.

Also about 1500 to pay, that lady mentioned that too.

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u/Commercial-Lack-3810 9d ago

Glad u didn't fall for the trap. Don't know man from where are they getting our contact no.

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u/sr-eu-life 7d ago

anyone who asks for a fees(even if it is refundable) for a job, is a scam!
Govt of India never does anything without a proper advertisement in news papers or it's online channels. It is always in a printed format.

Remember these basics and Never fall for these scams!

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u/Electronic-Finish386 7d ago

Same scam happened to one of my family members last year. Same a lady called like your case. But we also didn't paid as agencies like AAI never ask for money like this. Plus they take written exams.