In today’s digital and competitive era, gaining experience through internships has become essential for students. However, some fake organizations and companies are taking advantage of this necessity by charging students fees ranging from ₹2000 to ₹7000, ultimately scamming them. These schemes neither provide proper work, nor mentorship, nor any real experience. Some organizations only collect money through form submissions and then cut off all contact with the students.
Such practices not only cause financial loss to students but also increase their mental stress. Therefore, it’s crucial to take some important precautions to avoid these scams:
- Check company registration on the MCA portal: Visit mca.gov.in to verify if the company is registered and actively operating.
- Review the company website and scam score: See if the website looks professional and check its trust score on ScamAdviser.com.
- Search Google News and reviews: Look for any negative news or student complaints about the organization.
- Check the company’s LinkedIn profile and employees: Verify the legitimacy of the company and its staff on LinkedIn.
An internship is a learning opportunity – not something that should be bought with money. With the right information and awareness, such scams can be avoided. Student alertness is the real solution to this problem.
