L122 · Staying safe · 3 min
"Easy job, high pay" overseas traps
Offers of light work abroad with a big salary, free flights and no interview have led many young people into forced work in scam centres.
01 · The idea
The ads appear on social media and in chat groups: customer service or game testing in a nearby country, very high pay, no experience needed, travel paid. Recruiters may use AI-polished posts and fake company pages.
After arrival, some victims have their passports taken and are forced to run online scams, with "debts" demanded before they can leave. News reports and governments in the region have warned about this for years.
Real jobs abroad go through licensed agencies and written contracts you can check. Be very wary of any offer that asks you to travel quickly, cross a border informally, or keep the trip secret from family.
If a friend or relative is already trapped, contact the police and the nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate, and keep their messages and location as evidence.
02 · Do it now
03 · Quick check
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