DON’T PAY ANYONE FOR SERVICE JOBS

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The Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) has exposed a growing syndicate of fake recruiters using WhatsApp groups, private messages, and phone calls to defraud desperate job seekers by promising instant entry into the Service in exchange for money.

According Zambia Correctional Service Head of public relations Superintendent Cornelius Mwanza, highlighted that Fraudsters pose as “warders” or recruiters, offering guaranteed recruitment.

Victims are asked to pay for processing, facilitation, or medical fees that do not exist in legitimate recruitment. Many unsuspecting applicants have already lost money to these schemes.

He stressed that recruitment is never conducted via WhatsApp, SMS, or private individuals. No money is charged at any stage of the recruitment process.

Mr Mwanza, cautioned the public that all genuine recruitment is announced through official government media National newspapers, Radio and television and Verified ZCS communication platforms

“Zambia Correctional Service recruitment is never conducted through private messages, WhatsApp groups, SMS or individuals, and no money is ever charged at any stage of the recruitment process.” He said.

He urged anyone approached with demands for money or personal details to report the matter immediately to the nearest police station before both money and hope are lost.