It is important for companies to also therefore take preventive and protective measures. One such measure that large companies have resorted to is to issue public warnings against such job scams. Apart from these measures, companies will have to take more stringent preventive and protective measures.
Law provides several remedies under both the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (“IPC”) and the Information Technology (amendment) Act, 2000 (“IT Act”). Where the case is of theft, cheating, breach of trust and misappropriation through personal contact to defraud, IPC offences of Sections 380, 420, 416, 403 and 406 may be invoked. These would depend on the facts and circumstances of the case.
Similarly, when digital means are adapted to commit these crimes, Sections 66C and / or Section 66D IT Act may be invoked. Such or other provisions are contingent on the facts of each case. Victims ought to seek professional legal advice with respect thereto based on the specifics of their case.
In case of cybercrimes, victims may file their complaint online on cybercrime.gov.in ; Victims ought to definitely report such scams so that they get justice and also protect others from falling victims. Be A Cyber Saathi!