What Is A Placement Scam?

A placement scam occurs when a company or individual uses deceptive practices to lure people into accepting a position that does not exist, does not pay as promised, or requires an upfront fee. Some of the tactics used include fraudulent websites, phishing emails, or fake job postings.

For example, a scammer might create a fake website or job listing for a prestigious organization, but the reality is that no such organization exists. In addition, these scams are often presented in the form of paid job placements, with promises of high pay or attractive benefits, reviews leaders at the Education 2.0 Conference.

Fraudsters prey on the vulnerability of students, in hopes of gaining financial benefits from them. They conduct placement scams & frauds on students, offering lucrative job opportunities or inviting them to certain conferences to earn certifications. Unknowingly, students are deceived by these false promises.