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Never Pay Large Sums Just to Secure a Gulf Job
By AssignmentsAbroad ·
The Ministry of External Affairs has warned about excessive recruitment charges. Many fraudsters ask for money early, under names that sound official. Slow down before you pay anything.
Payment demands that should make you suspicious
- A guaranteed selection fee.
- A security deposit.
- A job confirmation charge.
- A refundable visa deposit.
Before you pay anything, verify
- The recruiter's registration, and the employer and vacancy.
- The fee itself and the legal basis for charging it.
- That you will receive a written breakdown and a receipt.
Be careful about how you pay
Avoid cash payments or transfers to personal accounts where possible. A receipt alone does not prove that a recruiter is legitimate, so keep records of every payment, including bank transaction references.
Do not let urgency decide
Pressure to pay within hours is itself a warning sign. A genuine recruiter can wait while you verify the details.
Key takeaway
Verify first, pay later. Treat urgent demands for money as a reason to stop and check, and never pay without a written breakdown and a receipt.
Official resources
- MEA guidance for intending emigrants. Official Ministry of External Affairs guidance on overseas employment, documents and precautions.
- eMigrate portal. Check a recruiting agent's registration and access overseas employment services.