Seven common job scams in India and how each works
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on Internshala's guide on spotting fake companies. Summarised in our own words.
Share on WhatsAppJob seekers lose money every year to fake offers. Internshala's guide groups common scams into these types:
- Fake job portals that look real but only collect fees and documents.
- Advance-fee scams: you pay for registration, training or a kit before joining.
- Fake agencies that promise placement for a payment.
- Work-from-home offers that ask for a deposit.
- Overseas job offers that ask you to pay first.
- Phishing messages that steal bank or login details.
- Fake offer letters from companies that never interviewed you.
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