<ul><li>A Mumbai-based techie lost over Rs 17 lakh after being approached by scammers with a part-time job offer related to hotel bookings.</li><li>The scammers lured the victim into making payments for registration and other reasons, promising easy money in return.</li><li>To stay safe from such scams, it's advisable to apply for part-time jobs through authentic portals like LinkedIn, Naukri.com, and Indeed.</li><li>If using other means, thoroughly research the job offer, verify the person's details, and avoid sharing personal information or transferring money to strangers. Reputable companies won't ask for money in exchange for a job.</li></ul>

Top IT company employee loses over Rs 17 lakh, was offered part-time job related to hotel bookings

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