There is a heavy rise in online jobs postings and online screening of applicants. With this rise, there is also a rise for job scams and it has also become more common, particularly in the logistics sector. 

While the job seekers are desperate for the job, the scammers use this as a source and offer many fraudulent job offers. Many applicants fall victim to fake promises like high salaries and flexible work. 

If you are looking for a job in logistics, knowing how to find and avoid these types of job scams.

(A sample Job Scam Mail )

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The Common Logistics Job Scams 

1. Job Offers That Ask for Money 

The scammers will act like recruiters of the well known logistics companies. Mostly they offer high paying jobs and ask for money upfront. But once you pay the people disappear. 

2. Payment Scams 

Sometimes to earn your trust the scammers send you a check claiming that is for job-related expenses. Later they will ask you to send them a portion of money to someone else. Once that is done they disappear, and the check    given by them will bounce.                                                                                                                                                                                  

3. Package Reshipping Scams 

Some scammers hire people for “quality control” jobs that involve receiving and reshipping packages. In reality, these packages often contain stolen goods, and you could get into legal trouble for unknowingly helping a criminal operation.

4. Identity Theft Scams 

Not all the scam involves money, sometimes they steal your identity. They might ask for your personal details like Aadhaar number, PAN card, or banking details. You might wonder what they would do with this, they can apply for loans, get credit accounts or commit some fraud. 

How to Identify a Scam 

You can identity the scam, if they 

• Ask for money in return for a job. 
• Offer a dream job, but it won’t be true in reality.  (For E.g : A fresher in Logistics get salary between Rs 35000 – Rs 45000 PM) 
• Use the normal or personal mail id, and don’t have company official mail 
• Give you a JD, i.e vague, and there won’t be much details.
• Pressure you to make quick decisions. 

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How to Protect Yourself

• Check their official website and verify contact details.
• Look for company registrations or official employer listings.
• A real employer won’t ask for money to hire you. 
• Only share information after confirming the job is legitimate. 

If you stay alert you won’t fall for the scams. A legitimate employer will never rush you or ask you for money. Stay safe and happy job hunting.

(Seems-fake Logistics job posted in an Online Portal)

fraud Logistics Job Vacancy