Nagpur: In a disturbing case of online fraud, unidentified miscreants have allegedly circulated a fake recruitment advertisement in the name of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), attempting to lure unsuspecting youth with promises of contractual jobs. The civic body has now lodged a formal complaint at the Sadar Police Station, warning citizens against falling prey to the scam.
According to NMC officials, the fraudulent advertisement falsely claims that 100 contractual posts for “Printer Operators and Document Scanners” are to be filled across various municipal zones, 10 candidates per zone. The fake notice, widely shared on social media platforms, even lists two mobile numbers, allegedly for recruitment-related contact.
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No phone contact, only official website
Civic authorities have categorically clarified that no recruitment process of NMC requires candidates to contact any individual via mobile phone. The administration emphasized that all official recruitment notifications are published strictly and exclusively on the corporation’s official website, https://www.nmcnagpur.gov.in.
Officials warned that any advertisement circulating on social media platforms regarding municipal jobs, without appearing on the official website, should be treated as fake.
“The recruitment process of the Municipal Corporation is transparent and follows due procedure. Any vacancy, if announced, is published only on the official portal. Citizens must not trust unauthenticated social media posts,” the administration stated in its advisory.
Swift legal action demanded
After the fraud came to light, Rajkumar Meshram, In-charge Assistant Commissioner of the General Administration Department, promptly filed a complaint with Sadar Police, demanding immediate legal action against those responsible.
The complaint states that the advertisement is entirely fabricated and appears to be a deliberate attempt to cheat unemployed youth, possibly by collecting money or personal data under false pretenses.
Youth urged to stay vigilant
With unemployment concerns already high, such scams prey on desperation and digital misinformation. Authorities have urged job seekers and parents to verify all government job notifications only through official sources and avoid sharing personal details or making payments based on social media advertisements.
Police are expected to trace the mobile numbers mentioned in the fake notice and identify the culprits behind what appears to be a well-planned recruitment racket.
The incident serves as a stark reminder: In the digital age, vigilance is the first line of defence against fraud.
