The scammers posed as government bodies like ‘Laghu Udyog Vikas Parishad’ and ‘Ujjwala Shiksha Mission’; names designed to sound legit. Victims paid ₹40,000 each as ‘security deposit’. Some even started working before the office vanished overnight. Police have filed an FIR against 13 named and 5 unnamed suspects. This isn’t just fraud; it’s exploiting desperation. When job hunts feel impossible, scams smell like hope. Stay alert: real govt jobs never ask for money upfront. Always verify through official portals like ssc.nic.in or upsssc.gov.in. Share this with someone hunting for jobs; it could save them ₹40,000 and heartbreak.