Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Indian Entrepreneur's 'Hiring Horror' Involving Fake Salary Slips
An entrepreneur in India shared a story about hiring someone who seemed perfect on paper for a senior marketing role.
However, the new employee couldn't do the job, and after two months, was let go.
Later, the company found out that the employee had faked his salary records and recommendations.
This was a major lesson for the entrepreneur to thoroughly check candidates and be careful with company finances.
The post went viral, sparking discussions about hiring and due diligence.
An Indian entrepreneur shared a 'hiring horror story' on Instagram.
She hired a Head of Marketing who appeared qualified based on their CV.
The new hire struggled with communication and task completion, leading to redistribution of work.
The employee was fired after failing to perform, and his documents were re-examined.
It was discovered that the employee submitted forged salary slips and recommendations.
- Who
- An Indian entrepreneur and a recently hired Head of Marketing.
- What
- An Indian entrepreneur shared a story about a 'hiring horror' involving a new hire who submitted fake documents.
- When
- In 2024, the entrepreneur hired an individual for a senior marketing role; the story was shared recently on Instagram.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight the importance of thorough background checks and careful financial management in hiring.
Concerns and criticisms
Appreciation for the employee
Hiring Process vs. Employee Ethics
Concerns and criticisms
Many people focused on the hiring process of the company
Appreciation for the employee
The employee was unethical
Salary Matters
Concerns and criticisms
Salary matter should be based on interview performance
Appreciation for the employee
Salary matters should be checked based on the payslip
- Job Title of Hire
- Head of Marketing
- Duration of Employment
- Approximately 2.5 months
- Fraudulent Documents
- Forged salary slips and recommendations
- Salary Slip Details
- No company stamp, no signature, zero tax deduction, made on Excel sheet.
- Entrepreneur's Advice
- Do your due diligence and ask questions early.