
Scammers use the names of legitimate documentation companies to collect fees for fake jobs. This guide explains how these scams work, the warning signs, and how to verify any service provider before trusting them with your documents or money.
How These Scams Work
Fraudsters create fake websites, social media profiles, and WhatsApp groups impersonating legitimate documentation and recruitment companies. They use official-sounding names and sometimes even copy logos and branding from real companies.
The typical scam follows this pattern:
- Victim is contacted with a "job offer" in GCC or Europe
- They are asked to pay fees for "visa processing," "attestation fees," or "medical clearance"
- Money is collected, sometimes in multiple installments
- The job turns out to be fake or does not exist
Warning Signs
- Unsolicited job offers via WhatsApp, Telegram, or email
- Requests for upfront fees before any documentation process starts
- "Too good to be true" salary packages
- Pressure to pay quickly or lose the opportunity
- No verifiable company address, phone number, or registration
- Requests for advance payment for "slots" or "positions"
- Asking you to share original documents before a formal agreement
What SiZA Global Will Never Do
SiZA Global is a documentation and facilitation company. We:
- Do NOT offer recruitment, job placement, or employment
- Do NOT charge fees without a clear service agreement
- Do NOT ask for documents before discussing your specific requirement
- Do NOT have agents who contact people unsolicited for jobs
How to Verify Any Documentation Service
- Check for a physical office address in India
- Verify company registration (GST number, company registration)
- Call the published phone numbers directly — do not use numbers provided by someone who contacted you
- Check reviews on Google and other platforms
- Never pay before understanding exactly what service is being provided
If You Think You've Been Scammed
- Stop all communication with the fraudulent party
- Do not send any more money or documents
- File a complaint with the Cyber Crime portal (cybercrime.gov.in)
- Contact your bank to report fraudulent transactions
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