The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Monday warned jobseekers and their guardians against fraudsters who are collecting money by falsely promising jobs in the Income Tax Department.

In a press release, the revenue authority said it had received information that certain fraud rings in different parts of the country were attempting to deceive job applicants by claiming they could secure appointments in the Income Tax Department in exchange for money.

According to the NBR, the main objective of these fraudsters is to exploit candidates who would otherwise obtain jobs through the regular recruitment process on merit.

The revenue collecting agency said the fraudsters often mislead successful candidates into believing that their appointments were secured through financial transactions.

The NBR noted that while some candidates who fail to secure jobs due to a lack of qualifications may receive refunds from the fraudsters, those who are selected through their own merit are likely to lose the money paid to the criminal networks.

The revenue authority assured the public that the ongoing recruitment process for vacant posts in the Income Tax is being conducted with full transparency and accountability in accordance with legal procedures.

It said eligible candidates would be selected by a committee comprising representatives from the Ministry of Public Administration, the Internal Resources Division, the Bangladesh Public Service Commission and the Income Tax Department.

It also requested people  to report any information regarding individuals or groups collecting money in the name of securing jobs in the Income Tax to the relevant Tax Commissioner’s Office or the NBR’s Public Relations Officer.

The authority reiterated that no payment is required to obtain employment in the department and stressed that appointments would be made solely on the basis of merit and through the prescribed recruitment procedures.