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Fake Job Offers, Visa Fraud & Recruitment Scams in Bangladesh: Detection & Legal Actions
Financial Fraud & Migration Legal Cell2026-08-307 min read
## 1. Common Recruitment & Visa Scams in Bangladesh
- **Online Telegram Task Scam:** Fraudulent WhatsApp invitations promising 2000-5000 BDT daily for YouTube likes, leading to massive financial entrapment.
- **Fake Work Visa Rackets:** Unlicensed brokers issuing forged work permits to Europe or the Middle East.
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## 2. Essential Verification Rules
1. Verify agency Recruiting License (RL) on the BMET portal (**bmet.gov.bd**).
2. Never pay cash without official bank instruments and stamped legal receipts.
3. Validate visas through official embassy verification portals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to verify a legitimate recruiting agency in Bangladesh?
Verify the Recruiting License (RL) number directly on the official Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) portal at bmet.gov.bd.