₹2,500 taken from 3,200 applicants for a “job portal” that never delivered interviews
Victims across three cities show receipts and chats. The company’s address leads to an empty office, while helpline numbers go silent.
- 2–5 evidence photos (receipts, screenshots, on-ground images)
- Optional video link (YouTube/Instagram) for source context
A WhatsApp message promised “guaranteed placement” for a ₹2,500 registration fee. Within 48 hours, the same recruiters blocked calls and deleted chat history. We traced payments, addresses, and recorded testimonies to find where the money went.
“They asked for one more payment for ‘document verification’. The moment I refused, the number disappeared.”
Over the past month, at least 3,200 applicants shared payment screenshots and identical scripts used by callers claiming to represent a hiring partner. The callers insisted applicants act “within 10 minutes” and routed them to UPI IDs that changed frequently. We verified 14 receipts and found the beneficiary names matched a small set of linked accounts.
The company’s website lists an address in central Bengaluru, but on visiting, we found a locked office with a “to let” board. Neighbours said the tenant moved out weeks ago. A director name appears in a separate consumer complaint filed in 2024 for similar “training fees”. Police in two districts confirmed they have received preliminary complaints, but no FIR has been registered yet.
If you paid a registration fee, preserve receipts, call logs, and chat backups. File a written complaint at your local station and send copies to the cybercrime portal. Victims we interviewed said refunds were offered only after public escalation—suggesting a clear pressure point.