Kozhikode Medical College warns against fake job offers on social media

Kozhikode: Warning the public about a job scam, K.G. Sajeeth Kumar, Principal of Kozhikode Medical College, has clarified that no job offers have been issued by the institution, calling the messages circulating on social media "baseless and factually incorrect."

In a statement released on Tuesday (April 21), the Principal said that the college has never officially issued any such offers. He explained that any vacancies or appointments are always announced either through the news media or the college notice board.

He further cautioned that such fake job messages are meant to mislead the public and could result in financial loss for those who fall victim to them.

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Commenting on the matter, Dr Sajeeth Kumar told The Hindu, "Nobody should believe such announcements, pass on their personal information, or hand over money to people who are behind them. They should contact the police if they come across unverified information, he added.

Medical Dialogues had also reported a similar incident at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bibinagar. The institute issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent recruitment advertisement circulating online under the title “AIIMS Bibinagar Job Opportunities 2026.” The fake notice falsely claimed that candidates could secure direct selection without appearing for any examination.

The institute stated that it has not released any such notification and emphasised that all recruitment at AIIMS Bibinagar is conducted strictly through official channels, including authorised media advertisements and its official website.

The advisory urged aspirants to exercise extreme caution and avoid sharing personal details or making any payments in response to such fraudulent messages. Candidates are advised to verify all recruitment-related information only through official sources to prevent falling victim to scams.

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