IOM Alerts Tajik Workers to Fake UK Job Schemes

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) office in Tajikistan has warned citizens about fraudulent job offers claiming to provide work in the United Kingdom (UK).

Job invitations shared via WhatsApp and Telegram are fake, as legitimate UK employers do not use messaging apps for recruitment or official communication, The Caspian Post reports via Tajik media.

IOM specialists advise Tajik citizens seeking seasonal work in the UK to register only through the official websites of licensed companies. “Do not trust job advertisements on social media, as most of them may be fraudulent. All information should be carefully verified. For Tajik citizens, there are no legal employment opportunities in the UK other than the Seasonal Worker Program,” the statement said.

The organization highlighted that it has previously shared information about employers licensed to hire foreign workers. “If you plan to travel to the UK for seasonal employment, register only on official company websites. This will help you avoid fraud and protect your rights,” the IOM emphasized.

Employment opportunities in the UK remain limited for most Tajik citizens. The most accessible option is seasonal work in agriculture, including fruit picking, greenhouse work, and field labor. Such work is arranged under the Seasonal Worker visa, which is valid for a maximum of six months, cannot be extended or converted to another category, and requires workers to return home once their contract ends.