We don’t open vacancies on social media: NTC says after fake posts spread

Government-backed telecom operator Nepal Telecom (NTC) has released a statement on the fake vacancy posts spread on social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp. Releasing a notice on April 30, the company dismissed the legitimacy of the “vacancies” and requested the public to stay alert.

Recently, containing the fake vacancy at Ntc spread on social media such as Facebook groups, Messenger, and WhatsApp. As the number of such posts grew and came to wider public view, the telco issued a clarification. The fake posts even mentioned key officials from the company to raise their authenticity.

“It’s found that wrong information is being posted on Facebook groups, Messenger, and WhatsApp claiming that vacancies at different branches of Nepal Telecom have opened. Customers are requested to be alert against it,” the company’s statement read.

Again, the company ensured that it has not opened any vacancies on any group or social media.

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Likewise, the operator urged everyone to only follow the information in its official Facebook and Twitter accounts with a blue tick. “The company publishes its vacancies only on Rastriya Dainik (a national daily newspaper) and its official website,” the statement read.

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Fake vacancy misinformation is not uncommon

Unfortunately, it’s not an isolated case for a large Nepali company. Many times, organizations, and corporate houses have to grapple with posts claiming vacancy openings spread on Facebook and other social media. Individuals or groups with sinister designs spread such falsity with the aim of possibly compromising unsuspecting users’ personal data. This can include social media and bank accounts. And giving them away could have serious ramifications.

BE CAREFUL: Online scams are rampant and internet users must be conscious enough not to fall for dubious claims.

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Besides job openings, data packs, and other fake offers and information also appear on Facebook and other social media these days. But, it’s up to you to be smart and ignore these posts. We urge readers to only follow the company via their legitimate sources. It can be their official websites, or social media accounts with verification.