Table of Contents
- How does the job consultancy scam occur?
- What to check before filing a complaint?
- What are the various ways to file a complaint against these job consultancies?
- How to prevent ourselves from such frauds?
- Will I get my money back?
Employment is the need of the hour. People rush towards job advertisements without seeing the quality of the job profile. Human nature tends to forget that when someone is in a job or is about to get one, the company that wants to recruit you does not ask for money unless it is an investment start-up. The culprits gain confidence after making one or two fools, due to which frauds and scams increase.
How does the job consultancy scam occur?
The person looking for a job will register on the website of the job consultant. The scamsters will try to contact the person. They will inform the applicant that they have got a job for which they need to pay a decent amount of money. People get happy after listening to the news that makes them forget the basic rule- stay alert and alert the conscience.
After people agree to give the money, the scamsters will share the details by which the person has to pay the amount in a limited time frame to get the job. If this does not fulfill, the job offer may go to another person. Because of this deadline, people fall into the mouths of predators.
What to check before filing a job consultancy complaint?
- Check whether the job consultant is a fake or not.
- Search Google whether some past complaints regarding the consultant are there or not.
- Most of the websites that ask for such money are fake. But, do recheck!
- Do not trust any website at once. After all, it’s going to be you who will suffer at last.
What are the various ways to file a complaint against these job consultancies?
Method 1:- Cyber Crime Police
People can report the scam to the Cybercrime Police both online and offline. Visit the online site here and file the case. One can also mail or contact the police through these details-
Department’s mail ID- cybercrimepsbcp@ksp.gov.in
Officer’s mail ID- compolbcp@ksp.gov.in, piccrbbcp@ksp.gov.in
Cyber station’s phone number – 9480801554, 080-22375522
One can find the contact details of their respective cities by visiting the official website of their city’s cybercrime police department. One has to contact the cybercrime police of that city where the crime has taken place and not the city from where they belong. That will ease the investigation.
Method 2:- File an FIR
One has to visit the nearest thana/police station to file an FIR soon after if there is no confirmation of the job assigned. If the number is unreachable or switched off the next day when you have made the payment, inform the police immediately. Submit all the necessary details from contact numbers to the mode of payment for better investigation.
One has to report the police as soon as the applicant gets such calls. Why wait to prevent oneself and others from such sinners? Launch an FIR under Section 420 so that the criminal cannot even get bail.
Method 3:- Report to the Consumer Forum
The victim has to submit their complaint to the National Consumer Helpline if any fraud has taken place. Call the toll-free number 1800114000 OR 14404 to report your issue instantaneously. You can also register a complaint from the NCH app available on the Play Store.
Method 4:- Hire a lawyer
Do not hesitate to contact legal authorities for your money. They will assist you in a better way and will try to get your money back. The lawyer can assist you in the criminal procedure, but make sure to get an experienced lawyer. An experienced lawyer will help you to solve the case quickly and efficiently. If you need any help Talk To a Lawyer now!
How to prevent ourselves from such frauds?
- Stay alert as soon as you get such a call.
- Research regarding the job profile, company, CTC, etc., the consultant tells while asking for money. Call the company and check regarding the vacancies, or whether the consultant is speaking the truth or not.
- Secure all the document proofs to show them as shreds of evidence later on.
- Do not hesitate to contact the police or lawyers for any help.
- Keep your emotions in control as soon as you hear the news of getting the job.
Will I get my money back?
This question is uncertain. People can hope for getting their money back, but must not make up their minds that they will get their money back for sure. Let the authorities do their work.
If you become a victim of fake job consultancy services then you can file a complaint online using Voxya, India’s trusted platform for resolving consumer complaints.