MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar warned Filipinos against accepting suspicious job offers in Myanmar.
In an advisory on Saturday, the embassy warned Filipinos against "fraudulent recruitment schemes that may lead to human trafficking, particularly those linked to scam hub operations in mainland Southeast Asia."
It said that many Filipinos "have already fallen victim to these deceptive schemes, resulting in exploitation, detention, and other serious consequences."
The embassy advised Filipinos seeking overseas employment to accept only legitimate job offers duly verified by the Department of Migrant Workers prior to departure from the Philippines.
"Foreign nationals found without proper documentation, overstaying, or engaging in unauthorized work may be subject to detention, fines, and deportation," it added.
