Tag: Russian jobs fraud

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South African influencers share their side of the story on bogus Russian jobs

After multiple apologies, South African influencers finally came forward to share their side of the story, following the backlash they received online on advertising the Alabuga Russia program, that has been alleged to be linked to human trafficking. Podcaster MacG hosted Sima ‘Seemah’ Mangolwane, Zille and Munaka Muthambi on his Podcast and Chill alongside Siya […]

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Deputy Minister Targets Influencers in Russian ‘Alabunga Jobs’ Scam

Social media clout meets real-world consequences The glossy TikTok reels and Instagram posts looked convincing: travel the world, secure a high-paying job in Russia, and change your life. But for hundreds of hopeful young South Africans, the so-called “Alabunga jobs” were nothing more than a trap. Now, government is turning its focus on the influencers […]

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