If you’re looking for a job, be cautious the next time you’re asked to attend a video call or meeting for an interview. Online fraudsters have now turned interview calls into a tool to drain people’s bank accounts. According to reports, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a nationwide warning regarding fake job interviews being conducted in the name of reputable companies.
Fraudsters are emptying people’s accounts through online interviews and verification. This is a type of AI-biometric scam that uses your face as a means of fraud.
Indeed, online fraudsters have found a new way to defraud people. They first send them a lucrative job offer, and then, under the guise of an online interview or verification, they steal your valuable data. Many people have fallen victim to this scam, and the entire process feels just like a real job interview. The fraudsters’ goal is to somehow lure you into an online call or meeting.
In this scam, scammers operate with a well-planned strategy.
People are invited to an online interview under the guise of a job offer.
The interviewee is then asked to complete procedures such as face verification or eye scanning.
Then, using AI tools, the scammers create an exact replica of the face and biometric input.
This fake identity is then used to hack into your bank accounts or change your mobile number.
To avoid this scam, it’s crucial to understand the difference between a real and fake job.
Scammers are quick to talk about a job and, under the pretense of being selected, pressure you into sharing personal information.
Keep in mind that reputable companies neither offer jobs nor ask for your bank details without due process.
Also, be cautious if there’s talk of a face or eye scan during an interview.
Check the company’s official website, email domain (such as @companyname.com), and social media profiles thoroughly.
Do not trust unofficial email addresses or suspicious messages.
If you’ve fallen victim to this or a similar scam, call the cybercrime helpline number 1930 without delay or file a complaint on the government’s official cybercrime portal. The sooner you report your online fraud to the police, the better your chances of recovering your losses.