October 30, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has raised concern over a growing number of complaints involving fraudulent overseas job offers circulating on social media platforms.
According to the Bureau, most of these advertisements are fake and have not been authorised or endorsed by the SLBFE. Investigations have uncovered that unlicensed individuals and agencies are using social media to deceive job seekers with false promises of foreign employment.
The Bureau has urged the public to verify the legitimacy of any organisation offering overseas jobs by ensuring it is registered and holds a valid licence from the SLBFE. Prospective applicants are also advised to confirm that the advertised position has been officially approved by the Bureau before making payments or submitting travel documents.
Members of the public who possess information about fraudulent operations or individuals are encouraged to report such cases to the Police Unit of the Special Investigations Division by calling 0112882228 or the SLBFE hotline at 1989.
