Fraudsters are impersonating HR departments of major companies to…
Fraudsters are impersonating HR departments of major companies to lure students into fake internships, using promises of high pay and guaranteed contracts to collect their financial data under false pretenses such as opening salary accounts or paying for online tests.
Consensus
- Fraudsters are posing as HR departments of well-known companies.
- They offer students fake internships with attractive conditions like high pay from day one, flexible schedules, and guaranteed contracts after the internship.
- Students are asked to provide payment details under false pretenses such as opening a salary account or paying for online testing.
- The collected financial data is used for fraudulent activities.
- Experts recommend verifying internship opportunities through official company websites or support services.
- Reputable employers do not require students to pay for training, materials, tests, or document processing.
Points of divergence
- On July 20, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that fraudsters attempt to gain psychological control over victims to involve them in illegal activities, sometimes impersonating law enforcement officials and falsely claiming the victim is under investigation or has been linked to financing banned organizations. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Scammers began stealing money from students under the guise of internships — Коммерсантъ
- Scammers began offering fake internships to students for stealing funds — Ведомости
- Scammers offer fake internships to students — РИА Новости (Telegram)