Archive · 20 May 2025
Police Investigate Fraudulent Vizhinjam Port Job Scam
Someone put a fake job ad online saying they were hiring for jobs at Vizhinjam Port.
The ad promised big money for easy work, up to Rs 40,000 per shift!
But, it was a trick.
People who contacted the number were told they needed to pay Rs 1 lakh.
The port company said it was all fake and warned people not to fall for it.
Now, the police are trying to find out who was behind the fake ad and if anyone got tricked into paying money.
A fraudulent job advertisement was posted on OLX, promising jobs at Vizhinjam Port.
The advertisement offered jobs in three shifts with high salaries.
Applicants were asked to pay a donation of Rs 1 lakh.
Vizhinjam Port officials confirmed the advertisement was fake.
Police are investigating the phone number used in the scam.
- Who
- Police are investigating the fraudulent job advertisement.
- What
- Fraudulent job advertisement promising jobs at Vizhinjam Port.
- When
- The scam was reported on Tuesday.
- Where
- The scam targeted the Vizhinjam Port and was advertised on OLX.
- Why
- To investigate a job scam targeting recruitment at Vizhinjam Port.
- Target
- Vizhinjam Port Recruitment
- Platform
- OLX
- Salary Range (per shift)
- Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000
- Age Range
- 20-45
- Alleged Donation
- Rs 1 lakh