r/JobScams

I currently work in compliance. Yesterday I got a LinkedIn Inmail message out of the blue from a recruiter for a compliance position at an investment management firm. Usually I'd ignore a message like this but he's connected on LinkedIn with one of my contacts I know irl.

I looked up the recruiter and he works at what seems to be a legit global recruitment company specialising in finding talent for investment/financial services firms. His name is listed on the website as a director. I Googled the company and it said the recruitment company is well-established and legit.

He asked to book a call with me, so we had a 10 minute call yesterday. Over the phone he seemed professional. He asked my salary expectations, and what I do in my current job. I asked the working hours (which were standard 9-5) and the name of the investment firm that was recruiting, which he gave me but stressed he was telling me this in confidence. I looked up the firm and it seems legit/well-established. An alum from my uni works there. It even has physical offices in the UK and overseas. He asked me whereabouts I'm based, which did raise some alarm bells in my head, but I think he wanted to know how close I was to their main UK office.

He rounded up the call by telling me that of all the people he'd spoken to thus far, I seemed like the best fit for what the investment firm was looking for and asked if he could send my profile over to them. I assume this is just lip service from recruiters to get commission, but I said yes, and he asked me to send over my CV. I haven't done so yet.

Overall this seemed legit. The only red flags for me were when he asked where I'm based, and that the investment firm hasn't publicly posted this job opportunity anywhere. I found a similar job posting from this same company on LinkedIn, but it got ZERO applications, which might be why they're asking a recruiter to help them. Nevertheless, I'm still a bit wary of including my phone number and email address on my CV, even though the recruiter knows my phone number already. What do yall think? Should I send my CV? Fyi I am looking for a job, as my current one kinda sucks.

Posting this so others can make an informed decision before enrolling with Jobaaj Learnings.

Background: I am an MBA Finance graduate with no prior commerce background. In January 2026, I enrolled in Jobaaj Learnings' IB Fast-Track Placement Program after their executive explicitly promised complete hand-holding, video call doubt-clearing sessions whenever needed, only 2 projects to complete, and a guaranteed job in 45-60 days. Total amount paid: ₹29,700.

What was promised vs what happened:

• Job in 45-60 days → 5+ months later, no placement, no job
• Video call doubt-clearing sessions → Written response received: "Won't be possible"
• Complete mentor support → Same queries ignored 3+ times
• Constructive feedback → Vague bullet points, zero explanation
• "All assignments to be done with trainer's help" (written in their own contract) → Support denied at every step
• 2 projects → Now being asked for 3 (Not an issue but with this support it its taking me forever, 5 months already gone)

Specific incidents:

When I asked the mentor to elaborate on a model error, his response was - "Every candidate is working hard and submitting complete projects. This candidate will not be an exception." No explanation. No guidance. Just comparison.

My relationship manager changed her number without informing me and went unresponsive for days. When I finally reached her and requested a video call session - her written reply was "Won't be possible."

The exam model given to me was completely different from what was taught in the 300+ hours of program content. When I asked for help - "It's your exam, we can't assist."

Evidence I have:

• Call recording of enrollment promises made by their executive Devansh
• Written contract stating "All assignments to be completed with help of respective trainer"
• WhatsApp screenshot of support being denied
• Complete email trail showing contradictory responses from their team

Current status: NCH Complaint filed - Reference: 9255427 Consumer Court filing: Next step Google Reviews: Already posted

My genuine advice to anyone considering Jobaaj: Before paying, ask them to show you LinkedIn profiles of 10 recently placed candidates. Ask for placement percentage with documented proof. Get every single promise in writing before transferring any money.

Has anyone else here had a similar experience with Jobaaj Learnings or any other edtech placement guarantee program?

I got scammed in the fake job scenario, the company called national Infotech pvt Ltd in kurla, they called me for the interview and in the interview they asked for total 3620 rupees as the process to open salary account and the further process I gave them money without thinking much, only after that I realize I got scammed.

I read the Reddit post and in that there was the exact scenario was mentioned that happened with me.

I ran back there to get my money but they didn't gave me back and started talking aggressively, I have raised the complaint in ncpi helpline, I do not have strength to go to police, I am in a very blank position right now have no knowledge what to do next.