Beware: Internship Comes With a 2000 Fee
I don’t even remember applying for an internship at this company, but out of the blue, I received a WhatsApp message saying, “Send your CV.”
There was no introduction — no name, no mention of the company, nothing.
Still, I sent my CV. The next day, the same person messaged me again, asked about my experience, and then asked which position I’d like to apply for. When I asked what positions were available, she sent me a list. I mentioned I was interested in the Python Developer role, and she asked if I had any experience. I said I was a fresh graduate.
She replied, “We can get on a call.” So, I called.
On the call, she explained the internship structure: a 10-day evaluation period with a project to assess performance. After the 10 days, successful candidates would be offered a paid internship, with a stipend ranging from 15,000 to 25,000 PKR for fresh candidates, and more than that for experienced ones.
So far, it all sounded fine — until she told me I had to pay a 2,000 PKR registration fee to reserve my seat.
She gave me an office address and said I could either visit in person or pay online. She added, “There’s no rush — take your time, fill out the form, and send the payment when you’re ready.”
But this is their game — they make it sound like a great opportunity, only to ask for money at the end.
No legitimate internship should require you to pay upfront.
Please be cautious and do your research before getting involved.
4 giugno 2025
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