Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my experience with a recruitment agent in India to warn others and get some advice. I was targeted for a "Cashier" role in Luxembourg with some very suspicious terms.
The "Offer":
Job: Cashier at a restaurant.
Monthly Pay: €3,200.
The Catch: The agent said he wouldn't charge anything upfront, but once I start, I have to pay him €1,000 per month for the first 6 months as a "fee." He said I'd pay this myself so "regulations aren't broken."
Benefits: Free food/housing (with a €200 deduction) and free transport (buses).
The Red Flags I found:
The "Entry" Fee: He charged me ₹1,200 for a "European Registered CV." He sent me a PDF that looks like a Europass document but has a fake "Eur Reg No: 214865484" typed at the top.
Incorrect Agency Name: He kept calling the government office "AEDM" instead of the real name, ADEM.
The Login Trick: He sent me a photo of an "EU Login" page with my email. I realized later that this is just a free public account anyone can make; it's not a work permit.
Illegal Takeaways: I've learned that taking a €1,000 "private cut" from a worker's earnings is strictly against the Luxembourg Labour Code (Article L. 224-3).
My Questions for the Community:
Has anyone else seen this "AEDM" or "Europass Reg Number" recently?