Hyderabad: A 41-year-old private sector employee from Hyderabad fell victim to a sophisticated job scam, losing Rs. 3,07,000 to fraudsters posing as representatives from Shine.com. The incident highlights the growing concern over employment-related cyber fraud in India.
The scam began two weeks ago when the victim received a call claiming his resume had been shortlisted for a position in the United Kingdom. The fraudsters convinced him to make multiple payments over one week, citing various charges including registration fees, processing charges, security deposits, and visa confirmation fees.
The scammers’ scheme unraveled when they demanded an additional payment for a two-year bond. At this point, the victim, who had already transferred funds in three installments to an ICICI Bank account, refused to make further payments and realized he had been defrauded.
