• Fraudsters create professional-looking job websites.
• Victims submit resumes and personal details, making them vulnerable to identity theft.
• Scammers demand registration fees or “training charges.”
• Once the money is paid, the website disappears or stops responding.

4. Fake Foreign Job Scam by Husband-Wife Duo in Dehradun (2024)

Steps of the Fraud:
Creation of a Fraudulent Scheme:
A husband-wife duo in Dehradun orchestrated a scam, offering fake foreign job opportunities to unsuspecting individuals.
Targeting Victims:
They duped over 70 youths from India and Nepal, promising them employment abroad.
Collection of Money:
The victims were charged hefty amounts, ranging from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh, under the pretense of processing their job applications and securing placements.
Escape:
After collecting the money, the couple fled abroad, leaving the victims without jobs or refunds.
Investigation:
Authorities launched an investigation into the scam following complaints from the defrauded individuals.