Brother Fell for a Job Scam—Real or Fake? Need Advice on Cybercrime Reporting!

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      Gargiowl713
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        March 13, 2025 at 5:55 am
        I need advice about my brother’s situation. He contacted Dharmraj Loknath Yadav after seeing a Marathi newspaper ad for a back office data entry role. The guy said his office was in Andheri, so my brother paid ₹350 online for an NOC to avoid traveling there. After payment, he mentioned two job locations—Vashi and Kurla—then asked for a ₹1000 HDFC zero balance account deposit locked for 90 days. My brother got skeptical, asked questions, but got vague replies. The guy said he’d call in 2 hours, didn’t, and when my brother called back, his main reply was, “Are you willing to pay ₹1000?”—seeming more focused on money than the job. After multiple calls, he sent an address: B4, 1st Floor, Sayba Shopping Center, New Mill Road, Kurla West, Mumbai. Googling it showed multiple shady job listings at the same spot, raising doubts. My brother asked for a refund; he refused, saying it’s non-refundable, claimed to cancel the application, and said someone would call—two days later, no call. When pressed for NOC proof, he angrily said the ₹350 was for the job application form, not an NOC, then cut the call. My brother blocked him on WhatsApp and calls. I have recordings since I set auto-recording for unknown calls on his phone. HDFC’s Twitter (@HDFC_Bank) confirmed they don’t take money or use partners. Does this sound like a scam? Should we report to cybercrime, and how can we protect his identity since registration needs personal info?

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