They report false work calls from ESSALUD, Banco de la Nación and more public sector entities: thus operate criminals in Peru

According to the journalist María Horna, the labor scams through false employment calls They have increased considerably, becoming one of the most denounced crimes after aggravated robbery. These fraudulent offers are spread on social networks, taking advantage of the need for many young people to enter the labor market.

One of the most used methods by possible scammers is the publication of ads on platforms like Facebookwhere they appear to be recognized institutions, such as Essalud or the Bank of the Nation. These false offers usually promise multiple vacancies and accessible jobs, which captures the attention of applicants in search of opportunities.

Deception with false work calls: What is it?

In this regard, through Latina Televisión, the news presenter María Horna said: “If we put ourselves in the first announcement, it will take us or show us a similarly particular fact that generates us to enter a link, a supposedly link that goes To a WhatsApp communication system where the alleged official or human resources director will receive us. Puntocom “.

Alleged recruiters are passed through human resources officials, using names and data of real professionals to gain credibility. After requesting the applicant’s curriculum, these false employers respond in a few minutes with an alleged approval for the position.

Then, they ask for personal information, such as photos of the ID, and allege the need for update certificates to complete the process. To obtain these documents, they demand payments of up to 350 soles, arguing that the call is imminent and that there is no time to manage the procedures on a regular basis.

Victims discover false calls when trying to start work

In relation to this, Horna added that in many cases, the victims have repeatedly paid for assumptions certificates or procedures, but when requesting details about their hiring, communication is cut abruptly. Other affected have been summoned to places where they would supposedly begin their work, only to realize that there was no real offer.

A common pattern in these scams is the use of bank accounts in the name of natural persons to receive deposits, which hinders the identification of those responsible. Additionally, these fraudulent practices They have also been reported in false calls from mining companies and other private entities, added the specialist.

Recommendations to avoid being a victim of labor frauds

To prevent these types of scams, the specialist Horna always recommended verifying the official pages of companies and public entities before applying for an offer. In addition, it is important to distrust selection processes that include communications exclusively by WhatsApp or non -corporate emails.

Likewise, any money request must be suspected as part of the hiring process, since no formal institution requires payments for certificates or procedures prior to labor incorporation. Maintaining an attitude alert and distrustful of too attractive offers is key to avoid being a victim of these frauds that continue to increase in the country.