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    Double whammy: Hoax job offers going up in hospitality amid Covid-19 induced slump

    Job offers from non-existent hotels and overseas chains are going up

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    According to hospitality consultancy HVS Anarock, 25-30% of the 350,000-400,000 employees of the organised hospitality sector in India have already lost jobs and this figure could widen to 40-45% in this quarter. Apart from the fraudulent offers, the demand for money for overseas postings and visa application fees is rising, consultants and professionals said.

    NEW DELHI: Hospitality professionals in India who are out of jobs or looking for a change are dealing with another menace alongside the Covid-19 induced economic slump – job offers from non-existent hotels and overseas chains.Apart from the fraudulent offers, the demand for money for overseas postings and visa application fees is rising, consultants and professionals said.According to hospitality consultancy HVS Anarock, 25-30% of the
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