Beware of data entry job scams!

 

The tremendous increase in data entry jobs during lockdown has also resulted in an increase in data entry job scams. As data is dangerous and it needs care, and is highly private. There are numerous job openings all over the country, but some of them are fake. Fake companies make a conspiracy to trap the people looking for jobs. Without knowing much about the scam, many job seekers get trapped easily. Below are some points which show what precautions are needed and how people can scam you through fake data entry job openings.

Types of scams

• Asks for money: 

If you are a job seeker for data entry jobs, you must have come across job openings that ask for money for registration or deposit. Any registered company or firm never asks you for the money to train you. Instead, they will hire you and provide you with the training according to their organizational needs. This training is always free of cost. If any company asks you for money, do not fall into the trap. It might be a scam. To differentiate between a genuine or a scam, ask for their documents, visit their LinkedIn profile and website and try to get every detail you can. If you find the company is genuine and is asking for money, do not forget to ask the reason for it.

• Asks for deposits to provide you with gadgets: 

Many companies ask for money to provide you with laptops or desktops. They might contact you over the phone or send you a text on WhatsApp in order to get your attention. That text might contain "make money from home by giving 3 to 4 hours of your day", "no minimum qualification required," "make 3-4 thousand rupees per hour," and so on. Do not fall for the trap and report to the concerned authorities if you feel it's a scam. 

• Send you money: 

Some companies have also tried sending money to the people they are trying to trap. They first gain their trust and then ask for money. They might give an excuse like there has been a technical issue, and you need to send a part of that money to someone else. You will pay the money to the concerned person and bam! You have been trapped. When you deposit your check in the bank, your check will bounce, and you will be left with just a scam. It's imperative to research the company you are applying for. 

Precautions needed for data entry scams

Between these scams, there are genuine job openings that cannot be ignored. You can easily spot the data entry scams and protect yourself from getting trapped by following the essential precautions. Do not never pay any fees and follow the below points to overcome such scammed job openings:

• Research about the company: 

Before applying for any job or if you get an offer from a company, research about it well visit their website and social media profiles, check the reviews on various sites and check if the company is registered or not. Only if you find the company legitimate, apply for the job or accept the offer.

• Do not share your personal information: 

Sharing your personal information like bank details could be highly dangerous. You can be scammed for the money you have in your bank. Only share the information once you are confident and you can trust the company.

• Ask for a signed contract: 

Before accepting the offer, ask them for a signed contract with their details on it. They might provide you with a signed offer letter, but it's better to go for a signed contract to be sure.

• Never submit your original certificates:

Unless you are confident about the company. Avoid sharing your original certificates. You might not be able to recover if the company is a scam. 

 

Conclusion

No one can trap you if you are confident and apply for jobs from genuine job portals. Job portals like Rozgar Hai, verify the companies who are posting their jobs and take every necessary document from them just to make sure no one gets scammed. If you are looking for data entry jobs in Borivali West, apply today and slay at your job.