فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Amid rising youth unemployment rates in Morocco—reaching approximately 32% among the 15–24 age group according to the 2023 report by the High Commission for Planning—many job seekers are increasingly turning to online job platforms and social media in search of employment opportunities. However, this growing demand has also created fertile ground for the spread of fake job offers and employment scams, especially targeting job seekers in major cities and regions with high unemployment rates.
Reports by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveal that employment scam networks exploit people’s need for work by presenting tempting offers with promises of high salaries, travel opportunities, or quick employment—often in exchange for registration or file processing fees. These offers are frequently crafted in a professional manner that suggests legitimacy, despite the fact that the company or organization in question doesn’t actually exist.
In Morocco, the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills (ANAPEC) has issued warnings about the increasing number of complaints regarding fake job offers impersonating licensed institutions or claiming partnerships with foreign companies. The agency urges citizens to verify the identity of the advertising party and never pay any money during the hiring process. It also clarified that all of its services are completely free and that it does not work with intermediaries who demand fees for job opportunities.
To avoid falling victim to such scams, the ILO and cybersecurity centers recommend several key precautions. First, verify the existence of the company offering the job by searching official business registries or trusted professional platforms such as LinkedIn or chambers of commerce websites. Second, avoid engaging with any entity that asks for money transfers or personal documents without a formal employment contract. Third, check the sender’s email address and language used in communications, as scam messages often contain spelling or grammatical errors and suspicious email addresses.
Transparency Morocco highlights that the lack of effective oversight on online job advertising and legal gaps in tracking down scam advertisers make it essential to update national legislation to fight digital fraud. The organization also stresses the need for awareness campaigns targeting youth and job seekers.
Civil initiatives, including career guidance platforms and youth networks, aim to support job seekers through training workshops and digital resources that explain how to distinguish between genuine and fake job offers. Collaboration between authorities, digital platforms, and the private sector is seen as a key element in building a safe and transparent job market that protects professional dignity and boosts young people’s trust in employment opportunities.
In light of this reality, experts agree that personal awareness, ongoing training, and verifying the source of job offers remain crucial tools for avoiding job scams and ensuring a successful and secure transition from job searching to real employment.
Source: Fes News Media
