THE Zambia police in collaboration with the International Police (INTERPOL) are investigating an Internet-related crime where about 30 Zambians have been swindled out of millions of Kwacha by a named US-based organisation that promised to recruit them for lucrative jobs in the US.
The Zambians were told to pay about K3 million each for the processing of papers to work in the US through a named focal person in Lusaka, who is now being sought by the police.
One of the irate affected persons told the Sunday Times that the fake job opportunity started late last year, where they were asked to submit curriculum vitaes and other necessary documents required to process for their exit.
Internet crime is now on the rise and various security wings globally are working with INTERPOL to crack down on the scourge.
The source, who declined to be identified, said in Lusaka during the week that most people fell for the deal and registered with the now runaway person to clinch the US deal.
“We paid about K3 million each and this focal person is nowhere to be seen and we want our money back. We have reported the matter to the police and INTERPOL has been involved to try and catch the person who was coordinating things here. Right now he is nowhere to be seen and I believe we were swindled, so we just want to be refunded,” the source said.
The source said the group was by now expected to be in the US but that contacts with the US-based organisation had since vanished.
He said even the focal person in Lusaka had lost touch with the alleged US organisation and this might have forced him to ‘disappear’ as well.
“We have been trying to find him but he is now illusive and we have sensed that he is running away, hence the decision to involve INTERPOL to help us in this matter,” the source added.
Police spokesperson, Elizabeth Kanjela when contacted said she was in the process of providing further details on the matter.
[Times of Zambia]
with the rissing umemployement levels one expects people to be searching for jobs even in graves,but its sad
Dalo dalo dalo mwebantu!!!!!
The agency is owned by some ruling party bigwig called winter!
After paying K3m, one would still need to buy at least a return ticket to the USA. Then think of accomodation which requires down payments to a flat or apartment, even just a room,cause employers don’t provide accomodation. If you are willing to spend all this money, you might as well start your own business in zambia.
Gud coz its 2much of zambians rashg kubazungu for jobs!I hate da feeling of being a foreiner n ur dignity is at stake!world bank n their urgents r buzy trafkg our moniz n those who leave for” greena pastures” only get their pay frm same change coming frm their country shame!
Very St.pid, how would someone get swindled in these modern times, Genuine recruiters would not ask for money as they get commission from Companies they place staff in?? Ba Zambia, sleeping on Duty?? That’s sad, Ka 3M would really help at home. Learn to do your homework than just get excited. Surely something to do with Nigerian brothers.
So any jim, jack and monkey can just involve INTERFPOL? This shows ignorance of how interpol works by this dull journalist
So any jim, jack and monkey can just involve INTERFPOL? This shows ignorance of how interpol works by this dull journalist
Police spokeswoman Kangela you really lonely ,when are going to joining your lover Martin Malama in Mali?
Ingnorance. What is the Internet used for. Research as well. So why didn’t they google the company first to see if it was legit before giving them a cent. Scam checker is great if you want info on people or bogus company’s, conmen….You can expose them on there as well.
People in the United states are struggling to find jobs,Youth unemployment is high.So folks there are no jobs here in the US, keep your money close to you.this conman prey on people’s hope and aspiration to get ahead in life.
i feel sad when i hear such stories,please fellow zambians wake and realise that coming to uk,American,and some other well off countries on work permit is not easy now,if someone comes to you with such an offer pls dont pay nothing until you see your VISA.further more verify whatever papers you are shown with American embassy or the British High Commisioner.Depending on what Jobs you are promised but its worthy it to know that Britain is no longer recruiting foreigners to work as a nurses,chefs,accountants so please before you make any payments make sure the thing is real,many zambians have been victims of fraud,be extra careful.x(**==
“Right now he is nowhere to be seen and I believe we were swindled, so we just want to be refunded,” the source said.
My humble question is WHO IS GOING TO REFUND YOU SINCE THE GUY IS ON THE RUN AND YOU KNOW YOU’VE BEEN SWINDLED?
sad story
I feel sorry for you guys and i totally agree with No 12 that there are no jobs in uk and USA even here in SADC countries they no longer employ. Stick to Kwacha my people and work hard. Recently Sata gave you 16% but your neghbouring country you always think of only gave 3 % pula.
Problem with Zambian you are spending too much stolen cash on those backyard universities to get fake MBA and you think you can compete globally.Watch out!
Zambians are so dull. A simple call to the US embassy could have helped clarify whether this was legit.
Qualified Americans themselves are struggling to get lucrative jobs, what makes you think an American company would recruit in Zambia! Educate yourselves on foreign recruitment an work permits etc, ukushishita!
THE PROBLEM IS THAT YOU DO NOT MENTION NAMES OF OFFENDERS OR SUSPECTS THAT IS WHY YOU WILL NOT BE FINDING THEM. IF YOU WANT THE PUBLIC TO HELP YOU PLEASE MENTION NAMES AND A PHOTO IF POSSIBLE
Zambians! In this modern world it is always there in the media that there is high unemployment in western world but somehow people are still duped. How dull could you be….It is not easy to get employment in the western world if you dont have the western education. For a start most employers will not recognise your African education and in most cases your Zambian work experience. Make use of Zambian orgaizations in diaspora before you commit yourselves.
I like the lips! yaba……… awe sure
uushunfwa patunono napafingi takomfwe,u pipo av rily highlighted important points here..
Awe sure nigerians at it again it now everywhere even to poor pipo that ka K3m its alot of money pa zed.
@18Kawambwa, you’re funny, but right. Those lips are lekker!
You opened the country to Nigerians so what do you expect?The chaps are not wanted in any country including their own so why didnt gvt learn to protect its citizens?
@No.13 Delicto, WANDEPULA KUNSENKO! awe kwena taumfwa….goodnight!!
the problem of pa zed is lack of trust,i tell my friends back home that life is tough here and their are no jobs.but all them ask me questions such as.if their are no jobs ,why you are not coming back,and you send money for development most of the time.i barely sleep just to focus on the future.learn to trust ur friends who are overseas and do a research b4 dishing out the money.too bad for da guys.
Wake up Zambians,things are not as Lucrative as you would tend to think in foreign Countries especially UK and US,the only Jobs most zambians are doing in US is washing dishes and gardening.Do you really wanna go and do that?? ask Mushota one of the bloggers she resorted to prostitution in the UK due to poverty!!
I feel so sad when I hear mentally retarded people get swindled and still goes public to police or US embassy to claim refund, instead of going to seek medicine for ubututu and stupidity.
Kanjela, what is the address, phone number those smart guys where using to swindle your Tujilijili-drunken Zambian-workers? Throw the any information on this website and we will help you get them. And of all of you 30 uselesses, no one has picture of the agent? Or he never slept with one of you so they can get DNA from you?
Don’t wait for Zambian police just do something. The Police will only do something when Dr.Sata shout at them.
Zedians need to wake up! Nigerians have made a movie to warn their people about such scams!!
They thought it was part of the pf gov’t s 5 million job creation plan announced by bob sichinga not so long ago! They seem to have been don’t kubebad!
Guys na pa Zambia filachitika. Dont just sick and wait for more money in your pockets work hard for it or u will always be siwndled since u seem to look for a simpler life which is not simple after all. PROUDLY ZAMBIAN
Knuckleheads, they deserve to be swindled. Remember if something sounds too good to be true…then more than likely is. No mercy here.
There is a ka ma add that appears every year inpepers saying apply for unclaimed scholarship money, based in usa or canada, they demand you pay 30 dollars by western union then theyll send you the scholarship info. I fell for that one some years back, they just send you unusable information, please people dont fall for things like that. So many crooks around from the whole world.
Heya i am for the primary time here. I found this board and I find It really useful & it helped me out much. I hope to offer one thing back and aid others such as you aided me.
i was almost swindled as well… found a job on the internet about au pair to work for a very busy young family in UK. was too to pa
yaba…. tefintu