Intern Board Fraud and Scam Prevention Policy
Last Updated: March 11, 2026
Effective Date: March 11, 2026
This Fraud & Scam Prevention Policy (“Policy”) describes the Trust & Safety framework implemented by Master Trading Class Private Limited (“Company”, “InternBoard”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) to prevent fraud, scams, and misuse on InternBoard.com (the “Platform”).
InternBoard is a global opportunity marketplace connecting:
students
fresh graduates
early-career professionals
with employers offering:
internships
apprenticeships
freelance projects
gig opportunities
part-time jobs
work-from-home jobs
live projects
professional courses.
InternBoard operates strictly as a technology platform that facilitates opportunity discovery and connections between employers and candidates.
InternBoard does not act as an employer, recruitment agency, staffing agency, or hiring intermediary, and the Platform does not participate in employment contracts or hiring decisions.
This policy explains:
the types of fraudulent activities prohibited on the Platform
the Trust & Safety systems used to protect users
responsibilities of employers and candidates
reporting and enforcement procedures.
1. Introduction
Online opportunity marketplaces may occasionally attract malicious actors attempting to exploit users through deceptive practices.
InternBoard is committed to maintaining a secure, transparent, and trustworthy ecosystem for both candidates and employers.
The InternBoard Trust & Safety framework is designed to:
detect and prevent fraudulent activity
protect users from scams
maintain integrity in opportunity listings
promote ethical recruitment practices.
While InternBoard actively implements fraud detection mechanisms, users should exercise reasonable caution when interacting with other users.
2. Definitions
2.1 Fraud
Fraud refers to any intentional act of deception designed to obtain financial benefit, personal information, or other unlawful advantage.
2.2 Scam
A scam refers to a deceptive scheme intended to trick users into providing money, confidential information, or other assets.
2.3 Employer
An employer refers to any individual or organization posting opportunities on the Platform.
2.4 Candidate
“Candidate” refers to any student, graduate, or professional seeking opportunities through the Platform.
2.5 Suspicious Activity
Suspicious activity refers to any behavior that appears misleading, deceptive, abusive, or inconsistent with legitimate recruitment practices.
3. Trust & Safety Framework
InternBoard maintains a Trust & Safety framework designed to identify and mitigate potential risks.
3.1 Automated Fraud Detection Systems
InternBoard may use automated monitoring technologies to detect suspicious patterns such as:
abnormal account creation behavior
automated bot activity
suspicious login patterns
high-volume message activity.
These systems help detect potential misuse at scale.
3.2 Behavioral Risk Analysis
InternBoard may analyze behavioral signals to identify suspicious accounts.
Examples include:
rapid posting of job listings
repeated editing of job descriptions
high-volume outbound messaging to candidates.
Such signals may trigger internal review.
3.3 Platform Content Review
InternBoard may review opportunity listings and user profiles to identify:
misleading job descriptions
unrealistic compensation claims
impersonation of legitimate organizations.
Listings that violate platform policies may be removed.
3.4 Community Reporting Mechanisms
InternBoard encourages users to report suspicious activity.
User reports help identify fraudulent listings and accounts more quickly.
Reports may trigger internal investigations.
4. Types of Fraud and Scams Prohibited
InternBoard strictly prohibits the following activities.
4.1 Fake Opportunity Listings
Posting opportunities that:
do not exist
misrepresent responsibilities or compensation
impersonate legitimate companies.
4.2 Payment Scams
Employers must never request money from candidates for:
job applications
interview scheduling
training programs
equipment purchases
onboarding processes.
Employers requesting payments from candidates may face permanent account bans.
4.3 Phishing Attempts
Phishing includes attempts to obtain confidential information such as:
passwords
financial information
personal identity documents.
Phishing may occur through deceptive messages or malicious links.
4.4 Identity Impersonation
Users may not impersonate:
companies
organizations
other users.
Impersonation is strictly prohibited.
4.5 Data Harvesting
Using automated tools to collect personal information such as:
email addresses
resumes
phone numbers
employer contacts
is strictly prohibited.
4.6 Fraudulent Candidate Profiles
Candidates must not submit:
fake qualifications
false work experience
fraudulent certifications.
Such accounts may be suspended.
5. Risk Classification Framework
InternBoard may classify potential safety risks into different categories.
5.1 Low Risk
Minor issues such as incomplete employer profiles or unclear job descriptions.
5.2 Moderate Risk
Activities such as suspicious messaging patterns or unusual job listing behavior.
5.3 High Risk
Serious violations including:
payment scams
phishing attacks
impersonation.
High-risk accounts may face immediate suspension.
6. Employer Responsibilities
Employers must follow ethical recruitment practices.
6.1 Accurate Opportunity Listings
Employers must provide clear and truthful information regarding:
job responsibilities
compensation structure
work arrangements
project duration.
6.2 Compliance With Labor Laws
Employers must comply with applicable labor regulations in their jurisdiction.
InternBoard is not responsible for employer compliance with local employment laws.
6.3 Prohibition of Candidate Payments
Employers must not request payment from candidates.
Violation of this rule may result in permanent platform bans.
7. Candidate Responsibilities
Candidates must also maintain ethical conduct.
7.1 Truthful Information
Candidates must provide accurate details about:
education
experience
certifications.
7.2 Responsible Communication
Candidates should communicate professionally with employers.
Harassment or misleading communication is prohibited.
7.3 Protection of Personal Information
Candidates should avoid sharing sensitive data such as:
financial details
identity documents
account passwords.
8. Warning Signs of Potential Scams
Users should exercise caution if an opportunity:
requests upfront payment
promises unusually high compensation
requests financial information early in the hiring process
pressures users to communicate outside the Platform immediately.
Users should independently verify employers whenever possible.
9. Reporting Fraud or Suspicious Activity
Users may report suspicious activity including:
fraudulent job listings
phishing attempts
payment scams
impersonation.
Reports may be submitted to:
Providing supporting evidence such as screenshots or links may assist investigations.
10. Enforcement Actions
InternBoard reserves the right to take enforcement actions against users who violate platform policies.
Possible actions include:
removal of job listings
warnings to users
temporary account suspension
permanent account bans.
Serious violations may be reported to relevant authorities where required by law.
11. Transparency and Safety Reporting
InternBoard may periodically review platform safety metrics including:
number of fraudulent listings removed
number of suspended accounts
categories of reported violations.
These insights help improve platform safety mechanisms.
12. Platform Limitations
While InternBoard implements fraud detection systems, it cannot guarantee the complete elimination of fraudulent behavior.
InternBoard does not verify every employer or candidate using the Platform.
Users should exercise independent judgment when interacting with others.
13. Limitation of Liability
InternBoard provides a technology platform connecting employers and candidates.
InternBoard shall not be responsible for:
fraudulent acts committed by users
employment disputes
financial losses resulting from user interactions.
14. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless:
Master Trading Class Private Limited
InternBoard.com
its directors, employees, affiliates, and partners
from claims arising from:
misuse of the Platform
policy violations
disputes between users.
15. Policy Updates
InternBoard may update this Policy periodically to reflect:
evolving fraud prevention practices
regulatory changes
platform improvements.
Updated policies will be published on the Platform.
16. Governing Law
This Policy is governed by the laws of India.
17. Jurisdiction
All disputes arising from the use of the Platform shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
18. Support & Fraud Reporting
For assistance or to report suspicious activity, users may contact:
Email: support@internboard.com
