• Scammers pose as recruiters or agencies offering foreign jobs.
• They collect money under the guise of visa processing, background verification, and training fees.
• No actual job exists; the fraudsters vanish after receiving payments.

2. International Job Scam Leading to Forced Cybercrime (2024)


Steps of the Fraud:
False Overseas Job Offers:
Scammers lure individuals with promises of high-paying jobs abroad, particularly in Southeast Asian countries.
Facilitation of Travel:
Victims are assisted in obtaining travel documents and visas, often through illegal means, and are transported to countries like Cambodia, Laos, or Myanmar.
Seizure of Personal Documents:
Upon arrival, victims’ passports and identification are confiscated, restricting their freedom.
Coercion into Cybercrime:
Victims are forced to operate in illegal call centers, conducting cyber scams such as phishing, investment fraud, and online gambling schemes.
Rescue and Legal Action:
Authorities, upon discovering these operations, conduct raids to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators involved in human trafficking and cybercrime.