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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Job in Russia, 200 youth and Delhi Airport... The story of a fraud of 15 million

A group of about 200 youths from Gonda, India, were conned by a fraudulent immigration consulting company that promised jobs in Russia but failed to deliver.

Feb 27 • 03:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Horror scams which cost Brits £9.4 billion revealed - from fake jobs to bogus houses

An investigative report revealed that scammers defrauded British citizens of £9.4 billion last year through various scams, including fake investments and job offers.

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The 'likes' scam

The article discusses a scam involving fake job offers related to social media likes, where victims are tricked into paying deposits after completing initial tasks.

Feb 23 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I used to flaunt my flat chest but now I'm called fraud for having boob job'

Clara Dao, a body positivity advocate, faces backlash for getting breast augmentation after promoting flat-chested beauty.

Feb 20 • 07:28 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

In China’s tight economy, a fake exam-takers scheme has touched a nerve

In China, a scheme involving fake exam-takers has emerged amidst economic challenges, raising concerns about job competition.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fake Inspector Held for Job Scams in Hotel Interviews

A man posing as a police officer has been arrested in Kanpur for fraudulently promising jobs and extorting money from people.

Feb 18 • 13:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman realizes she fell for a fake job vacancy scam and the suspect mocks her with 'happy carnival'

A woman in Brazil was scammed by a fake transportation company offering driver positions and was mocked by the suspect upon realizing the fraud.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Job Ads - Trap: How the Fraud Under the Pretense of Job Finding Is Set Up

Job scams disguised as legitimate employment opportunities are on the rise in Greece, exploiting individuals' need for work and dreams of overseas opportunities.

Feb 13 • 16:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hungary: "Even for a cleaning job, political loyalty matters"

The article details allegations of political coercion in Hungary, where witnesses were summoned by police in an election fraud investigation and faced pressure to demonstrate political loyalty.

Feb 12 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Uniform, Three Stars, but Sports Shoes on the Feet... Fake Inspector Arrested in Gorakhpur

A fake police inspector was arrested in Gorakhpur, India, impersonating an officer and deceiving people into paying for fake job offers, exposed by his unusual choice of sports shoes with the police uniform.

Feb 11 • 07:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Police sold puppies and failed to report income to the tax authorities - lost her job

A woman operating a kennel in Northern Savonia has been sentenced to four months of conditional imprisonment for severe tax fraud after selling puppies and failing to report significant earnings.

Feb 10 • 15:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

VIDEO She was called for a job interview in an abandoned building, the fraud was revealed at the last moment

A 20-year-old British woman named Ocean Tallulah nearly fell victim to a job interview scam when she was invited to a meeting in an abandoned building.

Feb 6 • 10:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested for pretending to conduct job interviews to obtain candidates' data to finance vehicles in Paraná

A 32-year-old woman was arrested in Guarapuava, Paraná for conducting fake job interviews to collect personal information from candidates to finance vehicles in their names.

Feb 4 • 22:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gang rape under the pretext of job, maintained relations for 8 years, retired PWD employee arrested

In a harrowing incident in Durg district, Chhattisgarh, a retired PWD employee was arrested for allegedly gang-raping a minor girl for eight years under the pretext of providing her a government job.

Feb 4 • 12:48 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Nine Arrested for Fraud Impersonating a Side Job Referral Company, with Damages Exceeding 700 Million Yen

Nine individuals were arrested for defrauding women by falsely claiming the need for an initial investment to start a side job, resulting in losses of approximately 165 million yen in cryptocurrency.

Feb 4 • 09:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Abuse of Side Job Listing Ads Leads to 700 Million Yen Loss; Nine Men Arrested on Fraud Charges

Nine men have been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police for allegedly defrauding individuals interested in side jobs by misusing listing ads, resulting in an estimated loss of 700 million yen.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Police warn of new fraud method

The police are warning about a new scam method that deceives individuals through fake job advertisements, risking significant financial loss and potential money laundering charges.

Jan 31 • 17:43 UTC

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