Thai PBS Verify has uncovered that a Facebook page advertising job opportunities abroad, with 19,000 followers, is just a fake page. It was found to have impersonated a legitimate recruitment company by using a fake name and image. Additionally, the page name was changed from the page to sell repossessed cars. Warn the public not to be fooled, as they may lose up to hundreds of thousands of baht
Fact-checking Process
From the investigation, it was found that a Facebook account named “JYT Projects Company Limited” advertised through Facebook, stating:
Australia offering limited quota
Australia has increased its quota for farm work opportunities. There are various departments available for vegetable picking, carefully selected to meet diverse preferences. With great weather year-round, this is a chance you shouldn’t miss!
Qualifications:
Male/female, or couples
Ages between 20 – 55 years old
No educational qualifications required
No language proficiency required
Average monthly income: 90,000 – 150,000++ THB
If interested, send us a message promptly before the quota fills up—limited slots available.
The page claims to be a “recruitment company” and was created on October 1, 2023, gaining 19,000 followers. However, upon checking the page’s transparency, it was revealed that the page had previously been named “Selling Repossessed Cars and Affordable Motorcycles” and has page managers living in two countries: Myanmar and Thailand.
Additionally, upon examining the cover photo of the page using Google Lens, it was discovered that the image posted on August 22, 2024, was taken from a post by the recruitment company “JYT Projects” on May 17, 2018 (Recorded Link).
However, the actual page of JYT has also issued a warning post about scammers. The company stated, “Due to the misuse of our company’s information to create a fake page and deceive job seekers, we have already filed an official report with the authorities. We urge everyone to exercise caution and not fall for such scams. The company has no connection to the said page, and we will not be held responsible for any damages arising from this issue."
Additionally, the company clarified in a post that they only arrange placements to Japan, specifically for agricultural and industrial jobs, for males/females aged up to 35 years. They emphasized that no company arranges work placements in Australia. Any posts advertising such opportunities are scams and have no connection to our company (Recorded Links here and here)
Impact of the False Information
The post gained significant attention, with over 2,000 likes and more than 800 messages to inquire about working abroad. However, there is a risk that these individuals might fall victim to scams, including being deceived into paying deposits or processing fees. Additionally, their personal information could be misused without their consent if they trust such offers.
What should you look out for when considering working abroad ?
We also consulted “the Department of Employment”, under the Ministry of Labour, where Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, outlined the preliminary verification process, whether the recruitment company in question a legitimate and existing entity or not. Any advertisements for overseas job recruitment, regardless of the medium, can only be issued by international recruitment companies authorized by the Department of Employment. Companies are required to notify their local registrar at least three days in advance before posting advertisements. Furthermore, advertisements can only remain active for up to thirty days from the publication date.
As for the advertising message of recruitment to work abroad, the details must be specified as follows:
✅ Job position
✅ Number of Employment
✅ Employment Period
✅ Employer Name
✅Country Name
✅Name of Recruitment Company
✅ Number of Employment License
This shall comply with the Ministry of Labour's regulations on job recruitment advertisements, B.E. 2561 (2018) and its amendment (No. 2) B.E. 2564 (2021).
For those interested in working abroad, it is strongly advised to thoroughly verify the information of recruitment companies to prevent job seekers/employers from being deceived by scammers. You can inquire at provincial employment offices nationwide, Bangkok Metropolitan Employment Offices, or the Central Employment Registration and Job Seekers Protection Division at Tel. 02-248-4792. Alternatively, contact the Department of Employment hotline at 1694, or the Ministry of Labour hotline at 1506 (press 2 for the Department of Employment).
