Be Careful! These Are The Characteristics Of Fake Job Vacancies According To The Ministry Of Manpower

Illustration of online labor fraud that continues to increase (photo: ai. chatgpt)

The Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) reminds the public to be more careful and selective in seeking information related to job vacancies, especially those spread through digital platforms.

Head of the Public Relations Bureau of the Ministry of Manpower, Sunardi Manampiar Sinaga, said the massive use of digital platforms to find and offer jobs has opened up gaps for irresponsible individuals to commit fraud.

"We ask the public to re-check job vacancies information, either by verifying through the company's official website, official social media, or directly contacting related companies," he said in an official statement, Sunday, January 12.

According to Sunardi, the many complaints related to job vacancy fraud have become a special concern for Minister Prof Yassierli. He asked the Ministry of Manpower to actively provide public complaint services for false job vacancies and actively disseminate information to the public.

"Socializing the vulnerability and danger of false job vacancies and if necessary, don't hesitate to immediately report to the police because this act is a criminal act of fraud," said Sunardi.

In addition, Sunardi also emphasized the importance of ensuring the credibility of companies offering jobs. One indicator is that the recruitment process does not charge any of the applicants. "If there is a fee in the recruitment process, it is almost certain that it is the mode of fraud," he said.

Then, credibility also includes the type of business that the company runs does not conflict with the law. This is so that we are not trapped in work that is against the law such as online-based gambling practices," he said.

In addition to the public, the Ministry of Manpower also asks job vacancies provider platforms to be more thorough in verifying published information.

"They have to make sure that the information uploaded comes from a reliable source and does not harm job seekers," explained Sunardi.

Sunardi said that for people who feel disadvantaged or find indications of fraud related to job vacancies, the Ministry of Manpower also provides official complaint channels. Complaints can be submitted through the Ministry of Manpower website or hotline services at 1500 630.

"We are committed to protecting the public from fraudulent job vacancies. Let's be more vigilant and fight this crime together," said Sunardi.

To help the public be more vigilant, the Ministry of Manpower also identifies several common characteristics of fake job vacancies, including:

1. Unreasonable salary offers are high for unspecific positions.

2. Use of unofficial email addresses, such as those using general domains (example: @gmail.com).

3. There is no clear information regarding the company's address, job responsibility, or logical terms.

4. Request for money transfer for administrative costs, training, or work uniforms.

5. The recruitment process is carried out not transparently, such as instant interviews via chat without formal confirmation.