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Job scams are rising in India, with a recent incident in Chandigarh where a man lost over \u20b9<\/span>6 lakh by falling for a fake job offer through various job portals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n As per a report in HT, Navin Gupta, the victim, had posted his CV on multiple job search websites. Police disclosed that the victim reported that on June 22, he received a phone call from an individual purporting to be associated with a national media organization, offering a job opportunity<\/a>, adds the report. The caller also requested \u20b9<\/span>6,500 as a fee for arranging an interview.<\/p>\n Trusting the authenticity of the call, the victim made the money transfer<\/a>. Subsequently, he was compelled to make additional payments on various pretexts, including mandatory courses, document verification, medical examinations, and IT training. Ultimately, he received a counterfeit appointment letter. Having disbursed a sum exceeding \u20b9<\/span>6.4 lakh, the victim then sought assistance from the authorities. A case related to this incident has been officially filed at the cybercrime police station.<\/p>\n Here are some key points to remember for staying safe from such scams:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n “Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels \ud83d\ude80<\/span> Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights!” Click here!<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n