Fraud and Scam Prevention Policy

Fraud and Scam Prevention Policy — InternBoard.com

Issued by: Master Trading Class Private Limited

Designation: Owner and Operator of InternBoard.com

Global Office: InternBoard.com, 12 Woodlands Square, #13-79 Woods Square, Tower One, Singapore – 737715

Corporate and Correspondence Address: Master Trading Class Private Limited, #G-3, South West Avenue, Street No. 2 Lalamma Gardens, Puppalaguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — 500089

Support and Enquiries: support@internboard.com

Last Reviewed and Updated: April 24, 2026

Effective Date: April 24, 2026

This Fraud and Scam Prevention Policy (“Policy”) is a legally binding document issued by Master Trading Class Private Limited, the owner and operator of InternBoard.com. It forms an integral part of the Company’s Platform Governance Framework and is intended to be read in conjunction with the Community Guidelines (Version 2.0), the Trust and Safety Transparency Policy (Version 1.0), the Terms and Conditions (Version 1.0), and the Privacy Policy (Version 4.0), all of which are published on the Platform. This Policy sets out the Company’s commitment to preventing fraud and scams on the Platform, the typologies of fraudulent conduct that users may encounter, the obligations of Career Starters and Employers in relation to fraud prevention, the “Report This Job” feature and other reporting mechanisms available to users, and the legal consequences that flow from engaging in fraudulent conduct on or through the Platform. By accessing or using the Platform in any manner, all users — including Career Starters, Employers, and Visitors — unconditionally accept the obligations and guidance set out in this Policy.

1. Introduction and the Company’s Commitment

1.1 The Fraud Challenge on Career Platforms

Employment fraud is one of the most prevalent and harmful forms of online consumer fraud globally. According to the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC), employment and business opportunity scams generated 77,612 reports in the first three quarters of 2023 alone, with a median financial loss exceeding USD 2,000 per victim. Research by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) found that recruitment scam incidents increased by 118 percent in 2023 compared to the prior year. As of December 2025, the FTC specifically flagged task-based online job scams—in which Career Starters are recruited to perform simple online tasks before being induced to “invest” money—as the fastest-growing employment fraud category. LinkedIn, in its H2 2024 Transparency Report, disclosed the removal of 80.6 million fake accounts at the point of registration between July and December 2024 alone.

These statistics reflect a global challenge that affects every career platform, including InternBoard.com. Fraudsters impersonate legitimate Employers fabricate Opportunity listings, conduct fake interviews, establish phoney onboarding portals, and deploy increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence tools to make their deceptions appear authentic. Career Starters — particularly students, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals actively seeking their first roles—are among the most targeted individuals.

1.2 The Company’s Commitment

Master Trading Class Private Limited is committed to making InternBoard.com one of the safest career opportunity platforms in the world. This commitment is expressed through:

• the maintenance of robust automated and human-led fraud detection and monitoring systems, as described in detail in the Trust and Safety Transparency Policy;
• a zero-tolerance policy for any Employer — or individual acting as an Employer—who requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment or financial consideration from any Career Starter in connection with any Opportunity listed on the Platform;
• the Employer Verification and Trust Program, under which the Company may verify the identity, legal registration, and legitimacy of Employers seeking to post Opportunities;
• the “Report This Job” feature, available on every Opportunity listing on the Platform, which enables Career Starters to report suspected scams and fraudulent listings directly and immediately to the Company’s Trust and Safety Team;
• a commitment to investigating all credible fraud reports promptly and taking decisive Enforcement Action against confirmed fraudulent accounts and listings; and
• the maintenance of this Policy and associated educational resources to ensure that all users—particularly Career Starters—are equipped with the knowledge and tools to identify, avoid, and report fraudulent conduct.

1.3 Nature of the Platform

InternBoard operates exclusively as a technology platform and opportunity discovery service. The Company does not act as an employer, staffing agency, recruitment consultancy, or hiring intermediary. All interactions between Career Starters and Employers occur directly between those parties. The Company does not guarantee the legitimacy of any Employer or Opportunity, nor can it guarantee the detection of every fraudulent listing. Notwithstanding this, the Company maintains the fraud prevention infrastructure described in this Policy to protect Career Starters to the fullest extent reasonably practicable.

2. Definitions

2.1 Career Starter

“Career Starter” refers to any individual who registers on the Platform to discover and apply for Opportunities, including but not limited to students, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals. The terms “Career Starter” and “Candidate” are used interchangeably in this Policy and carry identical legal meaning.

2.2 Company

“Company” means Master Trading Class Private Limited, the owner and operator of InternBoard.com.

2.3 Employer

“Employer” means any individual, organisation, company, startup, institution, or entity that registers on the Platform for the purpose of posting Opportunities or accessing Career Starter profiles.

2.4 Enforcement Action

“Enforcement Action” means any disciplinary or remedial action taken by the Company in response to a suspected or confirmed fraud or scam on the Platform, including content removal, account suspension, permanent account termination, and referral to law enforcement authorities.

2.5 Fraudulent Employer

“Fraudulent Employer” means any individual, group of individuals, or entity that registers on the Platform under a false, misrepresented, or impersonated identity for the purpose of exploiting Career Starters through deceptive Opportunity listings, data harvesting, financial fraud, or any other form of scam conduct.

2.6 Opportunity

“Opportunity” means any internship, apprenticeship, part-time role, full-time position, freelance gig, project-based engagement, remote or work-from-home role, or career development resource listed on the Platform by an Employer.

2.7 Platform

“Platform” refers collectively to the InternBoard.com website, associated mobile applications, APIs, tools, and all other digital services operated by the Company under the InternBoard brand.

2.8 Report This Job

“Report This Job” means the feature embedded within every Opportunity listing on the Platform that enables Career Starters and other users to report a suspected fraudulent, scam, misleading, or otherwise problematic listing directly to the Company’s Trust and Safety Team with a single click.

2.9 Trust and Safety Team

“Trust and Safety Team” means the team of trained human moderators, analysts, and safety professionals within or engaged by the Company who are responsible for reviewing fraud reports, investigating violations, and implementing Enforcement Actions.

2.10 User

“User” means any individual or entity—whether a Career Starter, Employer, or Visitor—who accesses or uses the Platform in any manner.

3. The “Report This Job” Feature

3.1 What Is “Report This Job”?

The “Report This Job” feature is one of InternBoard’s most important trust and safety tools. It is embedded directly within every Opportunity listing on the Platform and is available to all Career Starters and registered users. “Report This Job” enables any user who encounters a listing they believe to be fraudulent, misleading, scam-related, or otherwise in violation of the Company’s Community Guidelines to report it instantly and directly to the Trust and Safety Team—without needing to navigate away from the listing, locate a separate contact form, or compose an email.

The Company introduced the “Report This Job” feature as a deliberate and proactive commitment to platform transparency, user safety, and community accountability. Every report submitted through this feature is received by the Trust and Safety Team, triaged by severity, and investigated in accordance with the procedures set out in the Trust and Safety Transparency Policy.

3.2 Why the Company Encourages Use of “Report This Job”

Career Starters are the first line of defence against fraudulent Opportunity listings. Automated detection systems—however sophisticated—cannot identify every fraudulent listing at the moment of submission. Career Starters who have encountered the listing in the context of their actual job search often notice warning signs that automated systems may not immediately detect, including:

• discrepancies between the listing’s claims and the Employer’s publicly available information;
• pressure tactics, implausible compensation offers, or requests for personal or financial information that are inconsistent with genuine recruitment practice;
• communications from the Employer that occur through unofficial channels, personal phone numbers, or social media platforms rather than through professional means; or
• any other aspect of the listing or associated conduct that does not feel right or appears inconsistent with a legitimate Opportunity.

The Company strongly encourages every Career Starter who notices any such warning sign—or who has any doubt about the legitimacy of an Opportunity listing—to use the “Report This Job” feature immediately. No report is too minor. Reporting a suspicious listing not only protects the reporting Career Starter but also protects every other Career Starter who may encounter the same listing. The Company commits to reviewing every report submitted through this feature and to taking appropriate action.

3.3 How to Use “Report This Job”

To use the “Report This Job” feature:

• navigate to the relevant Opportunity listing on the Platform;
• locate the “Report This Job” button or link on the listing page;
• select the category of concern that best describes the nature of the suspected issue from the options presented;
• provide any additional details or context in the text field provided, including a description of the specific conduct or content that has given rise to concern; and
• submit the report. The Trust and Safety Team will acknowledge receipt and will investigate the reported listing in accordance with the timelines set out in Section 10.3 of this Policy.

Career Starters are not required to have definitive proof of fraud before submitting a “Report This Job” report. The Trust and Safety Team will conduct its own independent investigation. Reporting in good faith, based on a genuine and reasonable concern, is all that is required.

3.4 What Happens After a Report Is Submitted

Upon receipt of a “Report This Job” report, the Trust and Safety Team will:

• acknowledge the report within forty-eight (48) hours;
• conduct an initial triage to assess the nature and severity of the reported concern;
• review the Opportunity listing, the Employer account, associated communications, and any prior complaint history relating to the account;
• where appropriate, place the listing under a temporary review hold, during which it may be made invisible to other Career Starters pending the outcome of the investigation;
• where the investigation confirms a violation of the Community Guidelines or applicable law, take the appropriate Enforcement Action as described in Section 10 of this Policy; and
• where the investigation does not confirm a violation, restore the listing to full visibility if it was placed on hold.

The Trust and Safety Team will communicate the outcome of the investigation to the reporting Career Starter to the extent consistent with the Company’s confidentiality obligations.

3.5 Commitment to Platform Transparency

The “Report This Job” feature is a direct expression of the Company’s commitment to making InternBoard a transparent, accountable, and safe platform for every Career Starter. The Company believes that platform safety is a shared responsibility—and that by empowering Career Starters to report suspicious listings directly, the Company and its users work together to maintain the highest possible standards of Opportunity quality and listing integrity.

The Company periodically publishes, through its Trust and Safety Transparency Policy, aggregated information about the volume of reports received, the categories of violations identified, and the Enforcement Actions taken, providing users with meaningful transparency about the effectiveness of the Platform’s safety operations.

4. Fraud and Scam Typologies

The following Section sets out the principal categories of fraud and scam conduct that the Company monitors for and that Career Starters should be aware of. This list is based on the Company’s operational experience; research into fraud typologies reported by leading employment platforms including LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, and Dice; FTC advisories issued between 2023 and 2026; and the latest intelligence from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

4.1 Payment Fraud and Fee-Charging Scams

Payment fraud is the single most prevalent form of scam on career platforms globally. It involves a Fraudulent Employer — or an individual impersonating a legitimate Employer—requesting, soliciting, or accepting any form of payment, deposit, fee, or financial consideration from a Career Starter as a purported condition of applying for, commencing, or continuing in any Opportunity.

Common forms of payment fraud include, without limitation:

• Application Fees: Demands for payment to submit an application, access an “exclusive” listing, or enter a selection process;
• Training Fees: Demands for payment for mandatory pre-employment training, orientation, or certification programmes that the Career Starter is told they must complete before commencing the role;
• Equipment or Uniform Deposits: Demands for payment for equipment, uniforms, software, or materials allegedly needed for the role, often with a promise of reimbursement that is never honoured;
• Background Check or Verification Fees: Demands for payment for a background check, identity verification, medical certificate, or other screening process that the Career Starter is told they must pay for independently;
• Membership or Registration Fees: Demands for payment to join a proprietary platform, professional network, or programme as a condition of the Opportunity; and
• Insurance or Administrative Fees: Demands for payment for purported insurance, administrative processing, or onboarding costs.

The golden rule is absolute and without exception: no legitimate Employer will ever ask a Career Starter to pay any amount of money in connection with any aspect of an Opportunity. If any person or organization asks a Career Starter for payment in connection with any Opportunity listed on InternBoard, the Career Starter should refuse immediately, use the “Report This Job” feature on the relevant listing, and contact the Company at support@internboard.com.

4.2 Fake Opportunity Listings

Fake Opportunity listings are fabricated or substantially misrepresented job advertisements designed to achieve one or more of the following objectives:

• harvesting Career Starters’ personal data — including names, addresses, government identification numbers, financial account details, and resumes — for the purposes of identity theft or financial fraud;
• extracting payment from Career Starters through one of the payment fraud mechanisms described in Section 4.1;
• recruiting Career Starters as unwitting participants in money laundering, check fraud, or other criminal schemes through so-called “money mule” arrangements; or
• building a database of vulnerable Career Starters for use in future fraud campaigns.

Fake Opportunity listings often share common characteristics, including implausibly attractive compensation for minimal experience or effort; vague or generic role descriptions that could apply to almost any candidate; an application process that skips standard interview stages; and an urgency to hire immediately without appropriate due diligence. The FTC documented in its March 2025 advisory that scammers regularly copy real job advertisements from legitimate employers, modify them slightly, and re-post them on career platforms in order to add an air of authenticity.

4.3 Employer Impersonation and Brand Fraud

Employer impersonation involves an individual or group posing as a legitimate, well-known, or otherwise credible Employer—including impersonating the Company itself—in order to deceive Career Starters. LinkedIn’s 2025 global scam analysis found that in India, technology company names are among the most commonly impersonated, while globally, major corporations such as Amazon, Google, and financial institutions are frequently mimicked. Employer impersonation typically involves:

• registering an account on the Platform using a company name, logo, description, or contact details that closely resemble those of a legitimate organisation;
• corresponding with Career Starters using email addresses that superficially resemble official company domains — for example, “@amazon-hiring.com” instead of “@amazon.com”;
• sending Career Starters official-looking offer letters, employment contracts, or onboarding documents that have been digitally fabricated using the legitimate company’s branding; or
• conducting fake video interviews using company logos, virtual backgrounds, and fabricated HR personnel identities.

Career Starters are advised to independently verify any Employer’s identity before engaging with an Opportunity, providing personal information, or attending an interview. Verification steps are described in detail in Section 6 of this Policy.

4.4 Phishing and Social Engineering Attacks

Phishing and social engineering attacks involve deceiving Career Starters into voluntarily disclosing sensitive personal or financial information by creating a false sense of legitimacy, urgency, or trust. Dice specifically warned its users in 2024 of phishing attempts conducted through third-party messaging applications, in which individuals falsely represented themselves as Dice recruiters offering genuine employment opportunities. On career platforms, phishing and social engineering may take the following forms:

• Credential Harvesting: Directing Career Starters to a fake version of the InternBoard login page or another legitimate platform login page, designed to capture their username and password;
• Identity Document Requests: Requesting Career Starters to provide scanned copies of passports, national identity cards, Aadhaar cards, or driving licences at an early and inappropriate stage of the application process—purportedly for background verification purposes;
• Financial Account Data Harvesting: Requesting Career Starters to provide bank account details, credit or debit card numbers, UPI IDs, or online banking credentials under the pretext of setting up salary payment arrangements;
• Tax and Government Number Harvesting: Requesting Career Starters to provide PAN numbers, Social Security numbers, National Insurance numbers, or other government-issued tax or identity numbers at an early stage of the application process; and
• Fake Onboarding Portals: Directing “hired” Career Starters to elaborate but entirely fraudulent online portals designed to replicate the onboarding systems of legitimate employers, through which personal, financial, and identity data is collected.

Career Starters should never provide government identification numbers, bank account details, or financial credentials to any person or platform encountered through InternBoard until they have independently verified the Employer’s identity, have received and independently confirmed a bona fide written offer of employment or engagement, and are certain the request is lawful, proportionate, and consistent with standard employment practice.

4.5 Money Transfer and Money Mule Schemes

Money transfer schemes—commonly known as “money mule” scams—involve a Fraudulent Employer recruiting a Career Starter into a role that presents as legitimate but in reality requires the Career Starter to receive funds into their personal bank account and transfer those funds to a third party, often in another country. The funds transferred in such schemes typically represent the proceeds of other criminal activity, including phishing, fraud, and cybercrime. Career Starters who participate in such schemes—even unknowingly—may face serious criminal liability under applicable law, including under Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (India); Section 66C and Section 66D of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India); and equivalent provisions in other jurisdictions.

Indicators of a money transfer scheme include:

• a role described as “financial coordinator,” “payment processor,” “accounts manager,” “fund transfer agent,” or any similar title with minimal stated qualifications;
• a role in which the primary duty is to receive money into a personal bank account and forward it to specified third parties, retaining a “commission”;
• a requirement to open a new bank account specifically for the role;
• any Employer who asks a Career Starter to handle cash, cryptocurrency, gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or wire transfers on their behalf; or
• an Opportunity that is presented as working from home with extremely high earnings potential and no relevant experience required.

Career Starters must never agree to receive or transfer money on behalf of any Employer encountered through the Platform, regardless of how legitimate the role or the Employer may appear.

4.6 Task-Based Online Job Scams and Investment Fraud

The FTC’s December 2025 press release identified task-based online job scams as the fastest-growing category of employment fraud. These scams involve recruiting Career Starters—often through social media, messaging apps, or platform listings—to perform simple online tasks such as product reviews, video ratings, social media likes, or survey completions. Initial small earnings are paid to build trust. The Career Starter is then invited to “invest” money to unlock access to higher-paying tasks, with promised returns that gradually diminish before disappearing entirely along with the Career Starter’s investment.

Variants of this scheme specifically targeting InternBoard’s Career Starter demographic include:

• fake “digital marketing internship” or “brand ambassador” roles that transition into requests for the Career Starter to purchase and resell products, recruit others, or make upfront investments;
• fake “crypto trading internship” or “investment analyst” roles that require the Career Starter to open a cryptocurrency trading account and deposit funds as part of their “training”; and
• pyramid scheme arrangements disguised as multi-level marketing or direct sales internships, in which the Career Starter’s earnings depend primarily on recruiting other Career Starters rather than on any legitimate commercial activity.

4.7 AI-Generated and Synthetic Identity Fraud

In line with the ITRC’s finding that artificial intelligence has materially increased the sophistication and volume of recruitment scams, the Company specifically monitors for the following AI-enabled fraud typologies:

• Deepfake Video Interviews: Use of AI-generated video technology to simulate a legitimate hiring manager, HR professional, or company representative in a video interview, where the individual conducting the “interview” does not exist;
• AI-Generated Opportunity Listings: Use of AI writing tools to generate large volumes of highly polished but entirely fabricated Opportunity listings that closely resemble legitimate job advertisements from genuine companies;
• Synthetic Identity Employer Accounts: Use of AI-generated profile photographs, company descriptions, and fabricated organisational histories to create convincing but wholly fictitious Employer accounts on the Platform; and
• AI-Assisted Phishing Communications: Use of AI to generate highly personalized, grammatically perfect phishing emails, messages, and offer letters that are significantly harder to identify as fraudulent than traditional phishing attempts.

The Company continuously updates its detection systems to identify and respond to AI-enabled fraud typologies as they emerge and evolve.

4.8 Identity Theft Through Fraudulent Onboarding

A particularly sophisticated and harmful form of fraud documented by the FTC involves Fraudulent Employers conducting an elaborate fake hiring process—including job interviews, offer letters, and onboarding—for the sole purpose of collecting personal identification and financial data from Career Starters under the guise of employment paperwork. The FTC documented in August 2023 that fraudsters conduct fake teleconference interviews using company logos and cut-and-paste official-looking documents and then request Social Security numbers, bank account details, and other sensitive personal data from “hired” Career Starters for purported payroll or W-2 purposes.

Career Starters should be alert to any Employer who:

• requests government identification numbers, bank account details, or copies of identity documents before an offer has been formally made and independently verified;
• conducts all communications and interviews through personal phone numbers, WhatsApp, Telegram, or other unofficial channels rather than professional email or formally established video conferencing tools;
• rushes through the application and “onboarding” process at an unusually accelerated pace, discouraging the Career Starter from taking time to verify the Employer’s identity independently; or
• sends “employment contracts” or “offer letters” requesting signatures before a personal interview has been conducted or the Career Starter has had the opportunity to conduct independent verification.

5. Warning Signs — A Practical Reference Guide for Career Starters

The following warning signs are drawn from FTC advisories, ITRC research, the Company’s operational experience, and the published fraud prevention resources of Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, and Dice. Career Starters are strongly advised to treat the presence of any of the following as grounds for heightened caution and, where appropriate, immediate use of the “Report This Job” feature.

5.1 Warning Signs in Opportunity Listings

• The role offers implausibly high compensation — particularly hourly rates or salaries that significantly exceed the industry norm for the stated level of experience or the nature of the work described;
• the listing contains little or no specific information about the actual duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the role — it could apply to almost anyone;
• the Employer’s company name cannot be verified through independent online research, company registration records, or professional directories;
• the listed Employer shares a name that closely resembles but is not identical to a well-known company—for example, “Amazon’s HR Department” or “Google Internship Global”;
• the listing does not specify a work location, mode of work, or any meaningful operational detail about the organisation;
• the listing promises exceptional earning potential, flexible hours, and work-from-home benefits without specifying any meaningful selection criteria or experience requirements;
• the application process requires the submission of a government identification number, passport, bank account details, or other sensitive personal data before any screening interview has taken place; or
• the listing was posted recently by an unverified Employer account with no prior history on the Platform.

5.2 Warning Signs in Employer Communications

• The Employer contacts the Career Starter from a personal email address (such as a Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail account) rather than from a company domain email address;
• the Employer contacts the Career Starter through a personal phone number, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, or other personal messaging application rather than through a professional communication channel;
• the Employer requests a video interview conducted exclusively through an unofficial or consumer-grade video calling application, and the interviewee appears as a static image or pre-recorded video rather than a live person;
• the Employer rushes the Career Starter through the process, emphasising urgency and discouraging the Career Starter from verifying the Employer’s details or taking time to review documentation;
• the Employer’s written communications contain significant grammatical errors, inconsistencies, or implausible claims that are not consistent with a professionally operated organisation;
• the Employer makes an unsolicited job offer — that is, the Career Starter receives an offer without having applied through the Platform or having had any prior interaction with the Employer; or
• the Employer requests that the Career Starter keep the Opportunity confidential or discourages the Career Starter from discussing the role with family members, mentors, or advisors.

5.3 Warning Signs During the Application and Onboarding Process

• The Employer requests any form of payment from the Career Starter at any stage of the process—this is an absolute red flag under any circumstances;
• the Career Starter receives an offer of employment after an extremely brief or superficial interview process, without the Employer having assessed the Career Starter’s relevant skills or experience in any meaningful way;
• the Employer sends an “employment contract” that contains unusual clauses, excessive personal data collection requirements, or financial obligations on the Career Starter;
• the Employer requests the Career Starter to open a new bank account, cryptocurrency wallet, or payment account specifically for the purposes of receiving wages or performing job duties;
• the Employer directs the Career Starter to a third-party website or portal to complete their application or onboarding, and that website has a domain name or visual appearance inconsistent with a professionally operated organisation; or
• the Employer requests that the Career Starter purchase equipment, software, or materials from a specific vendor as a condition of commencing the role, with or without a promise of reimbursement.

6. Career Starter Fraud Prevention — Practical Guidance

6.1 Before You Apply

Career Starters are encouraged to take the following steps before submitting an application for any Opportunity on the Platform:

• Research the Employer independently. Search for the Employer’s company name online using a reputable search engine. Look for an official company website, verifiable business registration details, a professional presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, and credible third-party references such as news articles, client reviews, or industry directories. Add the words “scam,” “fraud,” or “complaint” to your search query and review the results;
• Verify the company’s registration. For Opportunities based in India, search for the Employer’s company registration details on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal (mca.gov.in). For Opportunities in other jurisdictions, use the equivalent company registration or business registration database. Legitimate companies are registered entities with verifiable public records;
• Review the listing carefully. Read the Opportunity listing carefully and apply the warning sign checklist in Section 5.1. If the listing raises any concern, use the “Report This Job” feature before applying; and
• Check the Employer’s verification status on the Platform. Career Starters can identify Employers who have completed the Company’s Employer Verification and Trust Program through the verification badge displayed on verified Employer profiles. While verification does not constitute a guarantee of legitimacy, it provides an additional layer of credibility assurance.

6.2 During the Application Process

• Never pay any fee. Under no circumstances should a Career Starter pay any money to any person or organisation in connection with any Opportunity, at any stage of the application process. There are no exceptions to this principle. A request for payment is always a warning sign of fraud;
• Protect your personal data. Do not provide government identification numbers, bank account details, credit or debit card numbers, or copies of identity documents to any Employer until you have independently confirmed the Employer’s identity and have received and verified a bona fide written offer of engagement. Even then, consider whether the specific request is proportionate and consistent with standard employment practice in your jurisdiction;
• Verify the interviewer’s identity. Before attending any interview, search for the interviewer by name on LinkedIn and verify that they are listed as an employee of the stated company. If the interview is conducted by video, look for signs that the interviewer is a live person rather than a pre-recorded video or AI-generated avatar;
• Use only official channels. Conduct all communications with Employers through the Platform’s official messaging tools or the Employer’s verified company email address. Be cautious of any Employer who insists on communicating exclusively through personal messaging applications; and
• Take your time. Legitimate Employers do not pressure Career Starters to make immediate decisions, accept offers without review, or provide personal data urgently. Any pressure to act quickly without adequate time to verify is itself a warning sign.

6.3 After Receiving an Offer

• Read the offer carefully. Review any offer letter or employment contract in full before signing. Look for unusual clauses, financial obligations on you as the Career Starter, or requests for data or actions that are disproportionate to the stated role;
• Independently verify the offer’s authenticity. Contact the Employer’s company directly using contact details you have sourced independently—not from the offer letter or the email you received—and confirm that the offer is genuine, that the individual who sent it is a genuine employee of the company, and that the role exists;
• Do not provide bank account details or government identification numbers until after your first day. Under standard employment practice, employers do not require bank account details or government identification documents until after the employment relationship has formally commenced and appropriate data protection obligations have been explained to you; and
• Consult a trusted person before accepting. Career Starters are encouraged to discuss any offer with a trusted family member, mentor, or career advisor before accepting—particularly if any aspect of the offer or the process leading to it has raised any concern.

7. Employer Obligations — Fraud Prevention

7.1 Zero Tolerance for Charging Career Starters

The Company maintains an absolute and unconditional prohibition on any Employer—or any person acting as or representing an Employer—directly or indirectly requesting, soliciting, demanding, or accepting any payment, deposit, fee, commission, contribution, or other financial consideration from any Career Starter in connection with any Opportunity listed on the Platform. This prohibition is absolute, unconditional, and applies regardless of the stated purpose or justification for the requested payment. It is further codified in Section 6.2 of the Company’s Terms and Conditions and Section 5.4 of the Community Guidelines.

Any Employer found to have violated this prohibition will be subject to the following consequences without limitation:

• immediate and permanent termination of the Employer’s account and all associated Opportunity listings;
• permanent blacklisting from the Platform, including all affiliated individuals identified as having participated in or facilitated the violation;
• reporting of the violation and all available evidence to relevant law enforcement, consumer protection, and regulatory authorities in applicable jurisdictions; and
• pursuit of all available civil remedies, including claims for damages and injunctive relief, against the Employer and any identified associates.

7.2 Accuracy and Honesty of Listings

Employers must ensure that every Opportunity listing they publish on the Platform accurately and honestly represents the nature, terms, compensation, duration, and requirements of the role. Employers must not post:

• Opportunity listings for roles that do not genuinely exist or that the Employer is not genuinely in a position to offer;
• listings that substantially misrepresent the compensation, benefits, or working conditions associated with the Opportunity;
• listings that use the name, logo, branding, or reputation of a legitimate company the Employer does not represent; or
• listings that omit material information about the Opportunity that a Career Starter would reasonably need to make an informed application decision.

7.3 Prohibition on Off-Platform Recruitment Fraud

Employers must not use the Platform as a vehicle for initiating contact with Career Starters and then attempting to defraud them through communications or arrangements conducted outside the Platform. The Company’s jurisdiction over Employer conduct extends to off-platform activity that originates from or is directly connected to an interaction that began on the Platform, and the Company will cooperate with law enforcement investigations of such conduct regardless of whether it took place on or off the Platform.

7.4 Employer Verification Programme

Employers are encouraged to participate in the Company’s Employer Verification and Trust Program, under which the Company may verify the Employer’s identity, legal registration, and the legitimacy of their Opportunity listings. Verified Employers are identified by a verification badge displayed on their Platform profile and listings. Participation in and completion of the Verification Programme increases Career Starters’ confidence in the legitimacy of the Employer and is a meaningful step towards building a trustworthy presence on the Platform.

Full details of the Employer Verification and Trust Programme are set out in the separate Employer Verification and Trust Program Policy published on the Platform.

8. The Company’s Fraud Detection and Prevention Infrastructure

8.1 Automated Detection Systems

The Company employs automated monitoring systems that proactively screen all Opportunity listings, Employer profiles, and Career Starter profiles at the time of submission and on an ongoing basis. These systems apply rule-based filters, pattern recognition, and machine learning algorithms to identify content and conduct consistent with known fraud typologies, including payment fraud, fake listings, employer impersonation, and AI-generated synthetic content. Full details of the Company’s automated detection methodology are set out in the Trust and Safety Transparency Policy.

8.2 Human-Led Investigation

All fraud reports submitted through the “Report This Job” feature, by email, or through the Platform’s in-application reporting tools are reviewed by a member of the Trust and Safety Team. Human investigators apply contextual judgment, cross-reference prior complaint history, and liaise with law enforcement where appropriate. The Trust and Safety Team operates in accordance with the investigation procedure described in Section 8 of the Trust and Safety Transparency Policy.

8.3 Employer Verification Programme

The Employer Verification and Trust Program provides an additional layer of fraud prevention by enabling the Company to verify the identity and legal registration of Employers before or after they commence posting Opportunities on the Platform. The Verification Programme is described in the Employer Verification and Trust Program Policy.

8.4 Community-Powered Safety

The “Report This Job” feature harnesses the collective vigilance of the Platform’s Career Starter community as an integral component of the Company’s fraud prevention infrastructure. The Company regards Career Starters not merely as beneficiaries of the Platform’s safety systems but as active and valued participants in the community whose reports and feedback are essential to maintaining the highest possible standards of Opportunity quality and listing integrity.

9. What to Do If You Have Been the Victim of Fraud

9.1 Immediate Steps

If a Career Starter believes they have been the victim of fraud originating from or connected to the Platform, the Company strongly advises the following immediate steps:

1. Stop all contact with the suspected scammer immediately. Do not respond to further communications, provide additional personal data, or make any further payments;
2. Use the “Report This Job” feature on the relevant Opportunity listing, if the listing remains visible on the Platform, and report the Employer account and all associated communications to the Company at support@internboard.com;
3. Contact your bank or payment provider immediately if you have transferred money, provided bank account details, or made any payment in connection with the scam. Request an immediate freeze or recall of any funds transferred. For credit card transactions, initiate a chargeback dispute. For wire transfers or cryptocurrency transactions, recovery is unlikely but reporting immediately maximises the chance of intervention;
4. Place a fraud alert on your credit file if you have provided sensitive personal or financial information, including identification documents, bank account details, or government identification numbers;
5. Report the fraud to the relevant national authorities, including:

• India: File a complaint at the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in), call the National Cyber Crime Helpline on 1930, and file an FIR at your local police station. The Company further recommends reporting to the Ministry of Labour and Employment if the fraud relates specifically to an employment scam;
• Singapore: Report to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) at www.police.gov.sg/report-a-fraud or call 999 for emergencies;
• United Kingdom: Report to Action Fraud at www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040;
• United States of America: File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at www.ic3.gov; and
• Other Jurisdictions: Contact your local police, national cybercrime authority, or consumer protection agency.

6. Preserve all evidence. Do not delete any emails, messages, screenshots, or other communications received from the suspected scammer. This evidence may be critical for any law enforcement investigation and for the Company’s internal investigation.

9.2 Reporting to the Company

To report a fraud or scam to the Company following an incident, please contact the Trust and Safety Team at support@internboard.com with the subject line “Fraud Report — Urgent” and include the following information:

• your name and registered email address on the Platform;
• the name and URL of the relevant Opportunity listing, if still accessible;
• a description of the conduct you experienced, including dates, amounts, and the communications received;
• the name, email address, phone number, or other contact details used by the suspected scammer; and
• copies of all relevant communications, screenshots, or documents.

The Company will treat all fraud reports with the highest priority, acknowledge receipt within twenty-four (24) hours, and cooperate fully with any law enforcement investigation.

9.3 Company’s Limitation Regarding Recovery

The Company acknowledges the significant harm that employment fraud can cause and expresses its genuine concern for the well-being of Career Starters who are victimized. However, the Company is not a financial institution and cannot guarantee the recovery of funds transferred as a result of fraud. The Company is not liable for any financial loss, identity theft, or other harm suffered by a Career Starter as a result of the fraudulent conduct of a third party, provided the Company acted in good faith and with reasonable diligence in its fraud prevention operations. Career Starters who have suffered financial loss should contact their bank, payment provider, and law enforcement as described in Section 9.1 above.

10. Reporting Mechanisms — Summary

10.1 Report This Job Feature

Available on every Opportunity listing on the Platform. Use this to report any Opportunity listing that you believe is fraudulent, misleading, suspicious, or in violation of the Community Guidelines. Accessible directly from the listing page — no need to navigate away or compose a separate communication.

10.2 Email Report

For detailed fraud reports, reports relating to Employer conduct off-platform, or reports where you wish to submit evidence or documentation, write to the Trust and Safety Team at support@internboard.com with the subject line “Fraud Report.” The Trust and Safety Team will acknowledge all email reports within forty-eight (48) hours.

10.3 Investigation Timelines

• Standard reports: Initial review completed within seven (7) calendar days of receipt;
• Urgent safety and fraud reports (including payment fraud, financial exploitation, and identity theft): Initial assessment completed within twenty-four (24) hours;
• Complex investigations (including coordinated fraud, multi-account abuse, and potential criminal conduct): May require additional time. The reporting Career Starter will be updated at reasonable intervals.

10.4 Grievance Officer

In accordance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (India), unresolved complaints may be escalated to the Company’s Grievance Officer at support@internboard.com. The Grievance Officer will acknowledge all escalated complaints within twenty-four (24) hours and will resolve them within fifteen (15) days.

11. Legal Framework — Fraud as a Criminal Offence

11.1 Indian Law

Fraudulent conduct on or through the Platform may constitute criminal offences under the following provisions of Indian law, among others:

1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS):

• Section 318 BNS (formerly Section 420 IPC) — cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property, covering online financial fraud and employment scams;
• Section 319 BNS—cheating by personation, applicable to identity impersonation and employer impersonation scams;
• Section 336 BNS — forgery, applicable to fabricated employment documents, forged offer letters, and counterfeit credentials; and
• Section 340 BNS — using as genuine a forged document, applicable to the use of fabricated company documents in furtherance of an employment scam;

2. Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended):

• Section 66C — identity theft, covering the fraudulent use of another person’s electronic signature, password, or unique identification feature;
• Section 66D — cheating by personation by using computer resources, directly applicable to impersonation-based employment fraud conducted through digital platforms; and
• Section 43 — penalty and compensation for damage to computer systems, applicable to phishing attacks and the deployment of malicious software through the Platform;

3. Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (as amended):

• Section 3—offence of money laundering, applicable to money mule schemes and the transfer of proceeds of crime through employment-related arrangements; and

4. Consumer Protection Act, 2019:

• Applicable to fraudulent commercial practices targeting consumers, including Career Starters, and administered by the consumer dispute redressal commissions.

11.2 Singapore Law

In Singapore, fraudulent employment conduct may constitute criminal offences under the following provisions, among others:

• Penal Code 1871 (as amended) — including provisions relating to cheating (Section 415), cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property (Section 420), forgery (Section 463), and using as genuine a forged document (Section 471);
• Computer Misuse Act 1993 (as amended) — covering unauthorised access and data theft conducted through digital platforms; and
• Corruption, Drug Trafficking, and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act—covering the proceeds of employment fraud in the context of money mule arrangements.

11.3 International Provisions

Fraudulent employment conduct may also engage criminal law provisions in the United Kingdom (Fraud Act 2006); the United States (18 U.S.C. § 1343—wire fraud; 18 U.S.C. § 1028—identity fraud); and applicable criminal law in any other jurisdiction in which the conduct occurs or in which the Career Starter is located. The Company will cooperate fully with the law enforcement authorities of all applicable jurisdictions in the investigation and prosecution of fraud connected to the Platform.

11.4 Civil Liability

In addition to criminal liability, persons who engage in fraudulent conduct connected to the Platform may be subject to civil claims for damages — including compensatory, consequential, and, where applicable, punitive damages — brought by affected Career Starters, Employers, or the Company itself. The Company reserves all rights to pursue civil remedies against any person who engages in fraud or scam conduct through the Platform.

12. Liability of the Company

12.1 Platform Intermediary Status

The Company operates as a technology platform intermediary and is not the author, publisher, or endorser of any Opportunity listing or user profile posted by a third party. The Company’s liability in respect of fraudulent Content posted by third-party users is governed by the safe harbour provisions of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (India), and equivalent intermediary liability frameworks in other applicable jurisdictions.

The Company maintains its safe harbor protection by:

• publishing clear Community Guidelines and this Policy, which constitute the Company’s terms of use governing the conduct of all users;
• maintaining reasonable and proportionate fraud detection and monitoring systems;
• acting expeditiously upon receiving actual knowledge of fraudulent Content—including through the “Report This Job” feature and user email reports—by taking down or disabling access to the relevant Content; and
• cooperating with law enforcement investigations and complying with lawful government orders.

12.2 No Liability for Third-Party Fraud

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any financial loss, personal data compromise, emotional distress, or other harm suffered by a Career Starter as a result of the fraudulent conduct of any Employer or other third party, where:

• the Company had no actual knowledge of the fraudulent conduct prior to the relevant harm occurring; or
• the Company received actual knowledge of the fraudulent conduct and acted expeditiously to remove or disable access to the relevant Content.

12.3 Limitation of Liability

Where the Company’s liability cannot be excluded by applicable law, the Company’s maximum aggregate liability to any user in connection with matters arising under this Policy shall not exceed the total Membership fees actually paid by that user to the Company in the twelve (12) calendar months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

13. Indemnification

Each user of the Platform agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, Master Trading Class Private Limited, and its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, and assigns from and against any and all third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses—including reasonable legal fees—arising out of or in connection with:

• the user’s engagement in any fraudulent, deceptive, or scam conduct on or through the Platform;
• any Content submitted by the user that is false, fabricated, defamatory, or designed to defraud other users;
• any claim by a Career Starter arising from the user’s violation of the prohibition on charging Career Starters set out in Section 7.1 of this Policy, Section 6.2 of the Terms and Conditions, or Section 5.4 of the Community Guidelines; or
• any financial loss, identity theft, or other harm caused by the user’s fraudulent conduct to any Career Starter, Employer, or third party.

14. Governing Law

This Policy, and all matters arising out of or relating to it, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India, without reference to its conflict of laws principles. The Company acknowledges that users in other jurisdictions may be entitled to protections under applicable local law — including consumer protection and cybercrime legislation in Singapore, the UK, the EU, and the USA — which shall apply to the extent required by mandatory applicable law.

15. Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution

15.1 Good-Faith Negotiation

Before initiating formal legal proceedings in relation to this Policy, users are requested to notify the Company in writing at support@internboard.com, setting out the nature of the dispute and the remedy sought. The parties agree to engage in good-faith negotiations for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of written notification before either party commences formal proceedings.

15.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction

Subject to Section 15.1 and to any mandatory consumer forum jurisdiction available under applicable law, all disputes arising from or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

15.3 Consumer Forum Rights

Nothing in this Section limits the right of any user who qualifies as a “consumer” under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (India) or an equivalent statute in their jurisdiction to seek redressal before the competent consumer dispute redressal commission or forum at any time.

16. Amendments to this Policy

16.1 Right to Amend

The Company reserves the right to amend, update, or replace this Policy at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, regulatory guidance, Platform developments, or the emergence of new fraud typologies that require updated guidance and preventive measures.

16.2 Notice of Material Changes

Where any amendment is material—including the introduction of a new fraud typology, a new reporting mechanism, or a significant change to the Company’s fraud prevention obligations—the Company will notify registered users by email at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the amended Policy taking effect and will display a prominent notice on the Platform for the same period.

16.3 Continued Use as Acceptance

Continued use of the Platform following the publication of an updated Policy shall constitute the user’s acceptance of the amended terms.

17. Contact Information

For all fraud reports, scam alerts, “Report This Job” follow-ups, victim support enquiries, or other communications relating to this Policy, users may contact the Company through the following channels:

Company Name: Master Trading Class Private Limited

Platform: InternBoard.com

Email: support@internboard.com

Global Office: InternBoard.com, 12 Woodlands Square, #13-79 Woods Square, Tower One, Singapore – 737715

Corporate and Correspondence Address: Master Trading Class Private Limited #G-3, South West Avenue, Street No. 2 Lalamma Gardens, Puppalaguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — 500089

National Cyber Crime Helpline (India): 1930

National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (India): cybercrime.gov.in

The Company is committed to acknowledging all fraud-related communications within twenty-four (24) hours and to providing a substantive response within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt, or within such shorter period as may be required by applicable law.

This Fraud and Scam Prevention Policy was reviewed and updated on April 24, 2026. It supersedes all the prior versions. This Policy should be read in conjunction with the Community Guidelines, the Trust and Safety Transparency Policy, the Terms and Conditions, and the Privacy Policy, all of which are available on the Platform. Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically. The current version is always available at internboard.com/fraud-and-scam-prevention-policy/.