Job Scam
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Job interview scams rise as layoffs increase: Desperate job seekers need to stay alert
Technology | Jun 09, 2026, 03:44 PM ISTAs layoffs continue across various industries, cybercriminals have figured out how to tap the job seekers with fake interview and recruitment scams. Experts warn desperate candidates against being tricked into sharing personal information, paying fraudulent fees, or downloading malicious software.
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Delhi: J-K man impersonating NIA official arrested for duping youth with fake job offer; FIR filed
Delhi | Feb 19, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTPolice said the accused failed to provide any credible proof of employment arrangements. A joint interrogation involving the Special Cell, Intelligence Bureau, and the concerned central agency confirmed that the identity card he carried was forged and that no such card had been issued by the agency.
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Uttar Pradesh: Fake STF officer among three arrested for running govt job scam in Bulandshahr
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 24, 2025, 08:21 AM ISTUttar Pradesh: In one instance, the gang allegedly swindled a man named Gajendra Singh from Pahasu by luring him with the promise of a government job in return for ₹15 lakh. After collecting the money, they issued him forged posting documents and vanished, according to police officials.
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Bengal government to file review petition in Supreme Court over annulling of over 25,000 school jobs
West Bengal | Apr 09, 2025, 10:24 PM ISTThe Supreme Court, last week, invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and other staff in state-run and state-aided schools, and termed the entire selection process "vitiated and tainted".
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Rouse Avenue Court summons Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family members in Land for Job Scam
Delhi | Feb 25, 2025, 01:53 PM ISTA Delhi court has summoned Tej Pratap Yadav and Hema Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam case. The CBI alleged that during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s tenure as Railway Minister, his family received land in exchange for railway job appointments. The court has directed them to appear in the next hearing.
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Delhi court summons former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad, his sons Tejashwi and Tej in land for job scam case
Delhi | Sep 18, 2024, 12:49 PM ISTThe case pertains to Group-D appointments made during Lalu Prasad's tenure as the railway minister from 2004 to 2009 in return for land parcels gifted or transferred by the recruits in the name of the RJD supremo's family or associates.
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Land for job scam case: Delhi court allows Tejashwi Yadav to travel to Dubai with family
India | Sep 10, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTLand for job money laundering case: According to the ED, the case pertains to Group-D appointments made during Lalu Prasad's tenure as the railway minister from 2004 to 2009 in return for land parcels gifted or transferred by the recruits in the name of the RJD supremo's family or associates.
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Land for job scam case: Delhi court defers order on summons to Lalu, Tejashwi and other accused
India | Sep 07, 2024, 03:41 PM ISTLand for job money laundering case: According to the ED, the case pertains to Group-D appointments made during Lalu Prasad's tenure as the railway minister from 2004 to 2009 in return for land parcels gifted or transferred by the recruits in the name of the RJD supremo's family or associates.
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Assam cash-for-jobs case: Ex-APSC chairman sentenced to 14-year jail, 10-year for two others
Assam | Jul 29, 2024, 10:43 PM ISTFormer Assam Public Service Commission chairman Rakesh Paul, along with other members and officials of the APSC, were earlier arrested in connection with another cash-for-jobs case related to the Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE) in Assam.
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India cautions against fake jobs in Myanmar, advises not to accept employment offers on social media
World | Jun 03, 2024, 07:57 PM ISTThe Indian embassy in Myanmar has issued a warning to Indian citizens seeking employment in the country, advising them to be vigilant against falling prey to fraudulent or unlawful job opportunities.
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Land-for-job case: Delhi court sends summons to ex-Bihar CM Rabri Devi, daughters
Bihar | Jan 27, 2024, 09:38 PM ISTMeanwhile, new revelations have been made in the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet in the land-for-job-scam. In the chargesheet, ED has accused Lalu's daughters Misa and Hema of being involved in the scam.
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Remote work scams are on the rise, and here is how innocent people are getting trapped| Details
Technology | Jan 21, 2024, 05:35 PM ISTWith the rising number of unemployed, several people are desperately looking for a job which could be done from the comfort of their homes. Here is a list of online work scams which has been stealing money from people.
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Bribe-for-jobs: TCS fires 16 employees, debars six vendors from doing any business
India | Oct 16, 2023, 09:01 PM ISTTata Consultancy Services (TCS) has taken action against 16 employees involved in a bribes-for-jobs scam by terminating their employment. Additionally, the company has removed three employees from their positions in the resource management function.
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Chhattisgarh: Shocking nude protest by SC/ST youths over alleged government job scam | VIDEO
India | Jul 18, 2023, 07:59 PM ISTA group of youths belonging to the SC/ST community resorted to nude protest when a convoy of the ministers was passing in Raipur demanding action in an alleged job scam.
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Tamil Nadu: AIADMK demands resignation of CM Stalin, seeks ousting of Senthil Balaji from Cabinet
Chennai | Jun 15, 2023, 10:56 AM ISTTamil Nadu: The arrest of State Minister Senthil Balaji by ED created a slugfest between the Opposition and the ruling party. AIADMK demanded the resignation of the CM.
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School jobs scam: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee moves SC against his questioning by CBI
India | May 22, 2023, 12:14 PM ISTThe apex court on Monday agreed to hear the plea on May 26. Banerjee has sought the apex court's direction that no coercive steps be taken against him by the agency.
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Why doesn't this corruption leave the trail of Lalu Yadav? Is Lalu Prasad Yadav a victim
News | Mar 12, 2023, 11:20 PM ISTLalu Prasad Yadav's family is constantly surrounded by allegations of corruption. He was convicted in the fodder scam case. kidney transplanted, so he's out of jail.
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School Jobs Scam: Calcutta HC directs WBBSE to cancel appointment of 1,911 staff
Jobs | Feb 10, 2023, 08:25 PM ISTSchool Jobs Scam: The Calcutta High Court directed WBBSE to cancel the appointments of 1,911 employees.
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Bengal school jobs scam: Primary edu board ex-chief remanded in judicial custody till Oct 28
India | Oct 26, 2022, 10:56 AM ISTThe former primary school board president, who was arrested by the ED on October 10, was in its custody till October 25th on an order of the special court.
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CBI files charge sheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, 14 others in land for jobs scam
India | Oct 08, 2022, 12:34 AM ISTThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and 14 others in land for jobs scam, officials said.