Job & Investment scams

Question 1 Report

After an online interview, a recruiter says you are hired but must purchase a laptop from their approved vendor using a payment link they provide. What should you do?

Verify both the job offer and any unusual purchase requirement independently.

Buy two laptops if the vendor offers a discount Verify the employer, recruiter, and equipment policy directly through official company channels Pay immediately because you have already received the job offer Share your card details over the phone instead of using the link

Question 2 Report

A student receives an internship offer but is told to pay a refundable ₹5,000 security deposit before receiving the joining letter. What should the student do?

Calling a payment refundable does not prove that it is legitimate.

Verify the internship directly with the company and confirm whether the deposit is genuine Borrow the deposit so the opportunity is not lost Pay because refundable deposits cannot be scams Pay if the offer letter contains the company's logo

Question 3 Report

You invest ₹20,000 through a trading website recommended by someone online. Your dashboard soon shows ₹65,000, but you cannot withdraw any money. What should you understand?

A number displayed on a website is not the same as money you can actually access.

You should invest more while the returns are high The displayed balance alone does not prove the profits are real The profit must be genuine because it appears in your account You should invite friends before trying another withdrawal

Question 4 Report

A recruiter claiming to represent a major company conducts the entire interview through text messages and immediately offers you a very high salary without any meaningful assessment. What should you do next?

An unusually easy hiring process deserves additional verification.

Independently verify the recruiter, role, and hiring process with the company Share your bank details so payroll can be created Resign from your current job immediately Accept immediately because fast hiring means the company urgently needs staff

Question 5 Report

An investment promoter tells you not to discuss the opportunity with your bank, financial adviser, or family because outsiders will not understand the strategy. What should you think?

Consider why someone would discourage independent opinions or verification.

Keep it secret so competitors cannot join Discouraging independent advice is a warning sign and the investment should be investigated carefully Invest first and tell your family afterward Secrecy proves the investment is exclusive

Question 6 Report

An investment agent says an opportunity closes in 20 minutes and you must transfer ₹1 lakh immediately or lose your chance forever. What should you do?

Urgency can be used to stop you from thinking or verifying.

Stop and independently evaluate the investment before making any decision Transfer immediately because limited-time investments usually have higher returns Borrow money so you do not miss the deadline Transfer half the amount to reserve your place

Question 7 Report

You see an advertisement claiming a famous entrepreneur has launched a platform that can turn ₹10,000 into ₹1 lakh in a few weeks. What should you do?

Celebrity names, images, and videos can be misused in fraudulent advertisements.

Invest because celebrity advertisements are automatically verified Trust the advertisement if it has many likes and comments Invest only a small amount because celebrity scams target large investors Verify the endorsement and platform through independent and reliable sources

Question 8 Report

A stranger offers you money for liking social-media posts. After paying you small amounts, they ask you to deposit ₹5,000 to unlock higher-paying tasks. What should you do?

Small early payments can be used to build trust before a larger loss.

Stop participating and do not send any money Deposit only the minimum amount and withdraw immediately Deposit the money because the earlier payments prove the scheme is genuine Borrow money so you can access the highest commission level

Question 9 Report

An online investment adviser promises a guaranteed 8% return every week with zero risk. What is the strongest warning sign?

Think about whether legitimate investments can guarantee high profits without risk.

The adviser sends detailed messages The adviser communicates online The investment accepts digital payments The investment promises unusually high guaranteed returns with no risk

Question 10 Report

You receive a message claiming you have been selected for a government job and must pay a document approval fee within two hours. What should you do?

Government recruitment should be verifiable through official notices and portals.

Pay immediately because government jobs are highly competitive Check the recruitment notice and selection process through the official department or government portal Send your identity documents first and pay later Forward the offer to other job seekers

Question 11 Report

Someone in an investment group sends you a link to install a trading app that is not available through the normal official app store. What should you do?

Unknown applications can create both financial and device-security risks.

Avoid installing it and independently verify the provider and its official application Install it but deny camera permission Install it because private investment firms use secret apps Ask a friend to install it first

Question 12 Report

A recruiter says you must create a new bank account at a specific bank and give them the login details so salary payments can be configured. What should you do?

An employer should not need your banking password to pay your salary.

Create the account but use an easy temporary password Share the credentials only after your first salary is promised Provide the login details because payroll teams need account access Refuse to share login credentials and verify the employer's payroll requirements

Question 13 Report

You receive an email saying you have been selected for a high-paying job even though you never applied. The sender immediately requests copies of your identity documents. What should you do first?

Unexpected job offers should be verified before personal documents are shared.

Send the documents because companies sometimes recruit people directly Send only one identity document Verify the recruiter and vacancy through official company channels Post the email publicly and ask strangers whether it is genuine

Question 14 Report

A company offers you a franchise and guarantees that you will recover your entire investment within one month regardless of sales. What should you do?

Business opportunities normally involve uncertainty and operating risk.

Invest because guaranteed recovery means the business is risk-free Invest using borrowed money Independently investigate the company, business model, contracts, costs, and financial claims Trust the offer if the company has a professional website

Question 15 Report

A recruiter says you passed the interview but must transfer ₹4,000 to a personal UPI ID for mandatory background verification. What should you do?

Personal payment accounts are a warning sign when linked to supposed corporate fees.

Verify the hiring process directly with the employer before making any payment Pay because background verification always requires a candidate fee Ask if cash payment is available instead Send ₹1 first to confirm the UPI ID works