Three persons arrested for cheating job seekers with fake work-from-home offers
Chennai police have arrested three men for operating a job scam that targeted individuals seeking work-from-home opportunities. The suspects collected advance fees and registration charges under the guise of HR executives before disappearing.
Why it matters
The rise of remote work scams poses a significant financial threat to job seekers, highlighting the need for increased digital literacy and caution regarding online recruitment.
The Anna Salai Police have arrested three men for allegedly cheating job seekers by offering work-from-home employment opportunities and collecting advance payments.
The police said a 26-year-old woman from Kolathur who was looking for a work-from-home job, was allegedly cheated after being promised employment by a woman claiming to be a human resources (HR) executive of a private company.
On May 20, 2026, the woman visited a commercial complex in Royapettah, where she came across the woman who introduced herself as an HR executive. The latter subsequently contacted her over phone and offered her a job in the company. She told the complainant that she had to pay ₹4,500 in advance to install a software in her laptop for working from home.
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