Job interview via email only—asking for Aadhar to “start work”
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Applied to a company posting for “Work from Home – Rs 40K/month.” After 2 email rounds, they selected me. Now asking for Aadhar, PAN, and bank details to “process salary.” No video interview happened. Seems fast?
This is a classic Job-Based Identity Theft Scam. Legitimate companies never hire solely via email without a video or in-person interview, nor do they request sensitive documents like Aadhar or PAN so early in the process. Scammers use this information to open fraudulent bank accounts or take loans in your name.
What to Do: STOP immediately. Do not share any personal documents or bank details. Block the sender and verify the company’s legitimacy by contacting their official HR department through a number found on their verified website. If you have already shared details, monitor your CIBIL report frequently for any unauthorized credit activities or loans.
Whom to Contact: File a complaint at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), call the national helpline 1930, and report the job posting on the platform where you found it.
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