The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has issued an alert for Bangladeshi citizens planning to travel to Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
This warning was recently shared through an official notice by the ministry.
The ministry said that some fraudulent individuals and scam organizations in these countries are advertising attractive job offers, such as computer operators, typists, and call center operators, through fake websites, emails, and platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
These scam centers lure citizens, including Bangladeshis, into their operations and force them at gunpoint to participate in fraudulent activities.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok has already facilitated the return of several Bangladeshis who were rescued or escaped from scam centers in Myanmar and Cambodia.
Relevant governments have been urged to take necessary actions, while the embassies in Thailand and Myanmar are maintaining constant communication with NGOs and organizations working to combat cyber scams in these countries.
Bangladeshis seeking jobs abroad, particularly in computer-related fields in these countries, have been advised to exercise extreme caution.
They are encouraged to verify job offers through the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, the Bureau of Manpower, Employment, and Training (BMET), or relevant embassies abroad.
Additionally, scam centers are using Facebook and WhatsApp to target individuals, including Bangladeshi citizens abroad, for financial fraud.
These criminals exploit cryptocurrency transactions to instantly shut down accounts and embezzle funds.
Bangladeshi citizens at home and abroad have been advised to exercise heightened vigilance while using social media.
