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The Part Time Online Job Scam is one of the fastest-growing frauds in Kerala. Victims receive WhatsApp or Telegram messages offering ₹3,000–₹5,000 a day for simple tasks such as liking YouTube videos, rating hotels or reviewing products. After small initial payments, they are pushed to “invest” in tasks and lose lakhs of rupees. Police and the central cyber crime unit have issued repeated warnings about this Part Time Online Job Scam.
This guide explains how the scam works, warning signs, what to do if you have been cheated and how to find genuine part-time work.
How the Part Time Online Job Scam Works
- Bait message: You get a WhatsApp, Telegram or SMS message from an unknown number offering easy part-time work.
- Simple tasks: You are asked to like videos, follow pages or rate products and send screenshots.
- Small payments: You receive ₹100–₹500 to build trust.
- Telegram group: You are added to a “VIP” or “prepaid task” group with other members (often fake) showing big profits.
- Investment tasks: You are asked to pay money to unlock higher-paying tasks.
- Locked earnings: Your “balance” grows on a fake website, but you cannot withdraw it unless you pay more “taxes” or “fees”.
- Disappearance: Once you stop paying, the group blocks you.
Warning Signs
This part of our Part Time Online Job Scam guide explains the details step by step.
| Red flag | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Unsolicited job message from unknown number | Genuine employers don’t recruit this way |
| Very high pay for simple tasks | Too good to be true |
| Payment needed to continue | Real jobs pay you, not the other way round |
| Communication only on Telegram/WhatsApp | No company identity or address |
| Fake websites showing “earnings” | You cannot withdraw money |
| Pressure and urgency | Scammers push you to pay quickly |
If you see even one of these signs, stop immediately. Every Part Time Online Job Scam follows a version of this pattern.
What to Do If You Have Been Cheated
Keep these points about the Part Time Online Job Scam in mind before you take the next step.
- Stop all payments at once.
- Call 1930, the national cyber crime helpline, as soon as possible. Quick reporting can help freeze the money.
- Report online at cybercrime.gov.in.
- Inform your bank and request blocking of the transaction.
- Save evidence: screenshots of chats, UPI IDs, bank account numbers, website links and payment receipts.
- File a complaint at your local police station or the Kerala Police cyber cell.
You can also report suspicious numbers and messages through the Chakshu facility on the government’s Sanchar Saathi portal.
How to Find Genuine Part-time Work
Bookmark this Part Time Online Job Scam page, as we update it when official changes are announced.
- Register on DWMS – Kerala Knowledge Mission for verified jobs and remote roles.
- Use the National Career Service portal.
- Apply on company career pages and established job portals.
- Look for part-time roles in tutoring, retail, delivery, customer support and content work with verified employers.
Read our guide to genuine remote jobs for more options.
Protect Your Family
Share this Part Time Online Job Scam alert with students, homemakers and senior citizens, who are often targeted. Teach them never to pay money for a job and never to share OTPs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Part Time Online Job Scam?
A fraud where people are offered money for simple online tasks and then tricked into paying large “investments” that they never get back.
What is the cyber crime helpline number?
- You can also report at cybercrime.gov.in.
Can I get my money back?
Quick reporting improves the chance of freezing the money, but recovery is not guaranteed.
Do genuine part-time jobs ask for payment?
No. Genuine employers never ask you to pay to work.
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Disclaimer: Kerala Job News is not affiliated with any government department, recruiting body or employer mentioned here. This article is compiled from cyber crime advisories for general information only. Details can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply or pay any fee. Kerala Job News never charges money for job information.
