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| DMW's latest advisory on scam hubs in Cambodia |
The Department of Migrant Workers has warned that severe penalty awaits anyone who gets involved in online scams in Cambodia.
This may apply not just to the person who did the recruiting for workers in the scam hubs, but to the workers themselves.
The DMW said it has received reports from concerned agencies that the intensified crackdown on online scam syndicates operating in the country continues, and has resulted in the arrest and prosecution of many foreigners, including Filipinos.
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The Department warned that working in these scam hubs may lead to arrest and imprisonment in the foreign country, and subsequent deportation. The charges that may be laid against them include human trafficking, labor exploitation, forced criminality and other serious criminal offences.
All Filipinos are warned to steer clear of any job offers that (1) promise a high salary but no clear job description; 2) include free air fare and hasty departure even without proper documentation; 3) do not pass through licensed recruitment agencies and the DMW; or 4) requires one to allow use of his or her bank account or social media account, in convincing other people to provide their personal details or invest in a product.
The public is advised to follow all regulations imposed by the DMW and ensure that they comply with all legal and documented processing of their overseas employment.
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Those who leave the country without following the prescribed process or proper document or go through unlicensed recruiters face the prospect of being illegally recruited, trafficked, or other forms of abuse, said the DMW.
Anyone who gets involved in an online scam operation abroad is advised to seek help, by themselves or through relatives, from the nearest embassy or consulate of the Philippines, or the relevant authorities in their host country.
