The rate of unemployment in Nigeria is alarming. Nowadays many youths venture into crime just to make money, however, their are some who are hoping and still hunting for a legitimate job. In their search for a job, there have been many reports of people of getting fake interview message from kidnappers, ritualist or serial killers who disguise as employers.
Few hours ago, a lady identified as Iniubong Umoren who went missing while job-hunting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State was reported dead.
Late Iniubong Umoren
Prior to her death, she had announced she was looking for a job on the 27th of April 2021.
Below are lessons we should learn from her death.
1. Make sure someone knows where you’re going and who you’re meeting if you have to meet someone new. Leave a message with a family member or friend, letting them know where you’re going and, if possible, the name of the person you’re about to meet and any other information you have.
2. If a job offers a lot of money for very little work, it may be a scammer or a possible abductor attempting to obtain your personal information. It may even be a ritualist or serial killer.
3. If you receive an unexpected call or message asking you to come for a job interview without you submitting your CV to the organization, make sure you ask them questions. If the employer can’t answer your questions or tells you : “Your friend recommended you just come for our interview by 9am”, it may properly be a scam.
4. Does the company have any credible website or expert reference? Is the position you’re interested in also listed on their main career page? Ask people around about the company
5. Be sure to meet in a public location, tell someone where you’re headed, and bring your mobile phone just in case. Trust your instincts It’s probably a scam if a job sounds too good to be true.
Iniobong’s story is a sad and scary truth that there are kidnappers, ritualist and serial killers on social media disguising as employers. Make sure you share this article to save the life of someone.