Episode 1: Operation Blacklist
Unmasking International Recruitment Scams Targeting Migrant Workers
Scam Alert Bulletin
Watch our undercover investigation exposing fraudulent recruitment operations.
This short clip reveals how scammers operate and how we're tracking them.
Critical Red Flags to Recognize
⚠️ Mandatory Verification Checklist
- Demand registration number – Legitimate agencies have government-issued licenses
- Reject Telegram-only or WhatsApp-only recruitment – Professional companies use official channels
- Never pay fees for job offers or visas – Legitimate employers cover these costs
- Confirm employers directly via official websites – Cross-check all information
- Trust your instincts – If it sounds urgent, emotional, or too easy—it is likely a scam
Messaging-Only Recruitment
Scammers avoid official email, websites, and physical addresses. They operate exclusively through encrypted messaging apps to avoid detection.
Upfront Payment Demands
Requests for "processing fees," "visa deposits," or "administrative costs" before any formal contract is a major red flag.
Urgency & Emotional Pressure
Creating false urgency ("Limited slots!") or emotional manipulation ("This is your only chance") to bypass rational verification.
Why We Publish These Exposés
Break the Silence
Scammers rely on victims staying quiet out of shame or fear
Create Records
Searchable documentation prevents repeat offenses
Empower Jobseekers
Shift power back to migrant workers through awareness
📢 Our Stance: This Is Not Harassment
This is public education and consumer protection. By exposing these operations, we:
- Reduce future victims through awareness
- Create searchable records for verification
- Shift power back to jobseekers through information
- Force accountability through public documentation
What's Next in This Series
This is Episode 1 of EXPOSED BY IFMOSA. New episodes will be published monthly, documenting:
Fake Agencies
Exposing fraudulent recruitment companies with fabricated credentials and fake office addresses.
Social Media Scams
Tracking fake job offers on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms targeting vulnerable groups.
Visa Fraud Operations
Revealing schemes selling fake work permits and immigration documents.
🗣️ Share Your Evidence
If you have encountered suspicious recruitment practices or have evidence you want reviewed, submit them through IFMOSA Work's secure portal. Your information could protect thousands of others.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Verify everything.
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