March 16, Colombo (LNW): Labour Minister Anil Jayantha has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent job offer scam circulating on social media, which falsely claims to be linked to the Department of Labour.
The Minister revealed that his office has been inundated with complaints from the public about these deceptive schemes, which mislead job seekers by promising employment opportunities through fake accounts.
These accounts are said to be offering jobs under the Ministry of Labour, creating a false sense of legitimacy to lure unsuspecting individuals into providing sensitive personal information.
Minister Jayantha clarified that there is no such job programme being operated by the Ministry and strongly advised the public to exercise caution. He specifically warned against sharing personal details or bank account information with these fraudulent accounts, as they are part of an elaborate scam designed to exploit vulnerable individuals.
The Minister urged the public to verify any employment opportunities directly through official channels, such as the Ministry’s website or authorised representatives, to avoid falling victim to these scams.
