Trick 5- Employment Scams via Social Media & Email
- Fraudulent job offers are circulated via LinkedIn, WhatsApp, or email.
- Victims are asked to pay “security deposits” or advance fees.
- Scammers impersonate reputed companies and provide fake offer letters.
- Once payments are made, communication ceases, and victims realize the fraud.
5. QNet Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) Scam
Steps of the Fraud:
Promotion of MLM Opportunities:
QNet representatives promoted business opportunities, encouraging individuals to invest in the company’s products and recruit others.
Investment and Recruitment:
Participants invested significant sums to purchase products and were incentivized to recruit new members to earn commissions.
Realization of Unsustainable Model:
Many recruits found it challenging to sell products or recruit others, leading to financial losses.
Accumulation of Complaints:
Numerous participants reported being misled about the profitability and legitimacy of the business model.
Legal Actions and Arrests:
Authorities investigated and arrested top representatives for running a pyramid scheme and defrauding investors.