IT Industry Vulnerable To Job Scams And Frauds, NITES Urges NASSCOM To Spread Awareness And Set Up Helpline
Pune, 2nd May 2023: Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) has raised concerns regarding the increasing number of frauds and scams targeting IT sector employees, in a letter addressed to NASSCOM.
“The IT industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India, providing employment to millions of youth every year. However, fraudsters and scammers are taking advantage of the vulnerability of educated youth by offering them lucrative job opportunities in big IT firms, through fake recruitment agencies, job portals, and even social media platforms”, said NITES president Harpreet Saluja.
Many job seekers fall prey to these fraudsters, losing their hard-earned money and even sensitive personal information. This not only affects their financial stability but also their mental and emotional well-being, leading to a loss of trust in the entire IT industry. As a registered trade union of IT sector employees, NITES believes it is their responsibility to take proactive measures to prevent such fraudulent activities and protect the interests of IT sector employees.
NITES has urged NASSCOM to issue advisories to all IT companies to spread awareness among employees about such scams and frauds and to take necessary precautions to avoid falling prey to these fraudsters. They have also requested NASSCOM to set up a dedicated helpline or a grievance redressal mechanism for IT sector employees to report any such fraudulent activities and to take necessary actions against the perpetrators.
This move by NITES has been appreciated by many IT sector employees who have been victims of such scams in the past. They hope that their concerns will be taken seriously and addressed by the concerned authorities. The IT industry has been growing rapidly in recent years and has been contributing significantly to the Indian economy. However, such fraudulent activities can tarnish the reputation of the entire industry, and hence it is essential to take necessary measures to prevent them.
NASSCOM is yet to respond to the letter addressed to them by NITES, but many hope that they will take the necessary steps to address this issue.
Join Punekar News Whatsapp Group, Telegram, Instagram And Twitter For Regular Update about Pune City And Pimpri-Chinchwad
