Job scams surge in India amid 7.6% unemployment (2020) & 12.2cr job losses from COVID lockdowns. Fraudsters use fake offers, phishing emails, bogus sites mimicking MNCs, demanding fees (Rs7k-9.8k) for "processing" or "security." Cases: NCR caller extracts salary advance; Mumbai firm charges for fake resume tweaks; Ahmedabad ad busted by HR check. Red flags: high pay, errors, no interview, payments. Verify official sites/HR, legit firms never charge upfront. Stay safe! (DRASIn