Sochiye, ek candidate interview me aapko apni story sunata hai: “Maine 5 saal XYZ MNC me kaam kiya hai, IIT se MBA kiya hai.” Sab perfect lagta hai. Lekin andar se doubt aata hai – “Sach me? Ya bas dikhawa hai?”
Aaj ke time me fake degrees aur exaggerated job experience itne common ho gaye hain ki blind trust karna risk hai. Chahe aap employer ho, rishta dekh rahe ho, ya business partner dhund rahe ho – verify karna zaroori hai.
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👉 In this guide, I’ll explain:
- Step-by-step DIY methods to check job & degree authenticity
- Most common red flags jo fake claims expose kar dete hain
- Case studies jahan log background check ke bina phas gaye
- A simple checklist jo aap turant use kar sakte ho
Step 1: Document Verification – First Line of Defense
Sabse pehle jo bhi claim hai, uska proof maangna normal hai.
Employment ke liye:
- Appointment letter, relieving letter
- Salary slips (last 3–6 months)
- Experience certificate
Education ke liye:
- Degree certificate, mark sheets
- University/Board enrollment number
- Accreditation proof (UGC/AICTE etc.)
👉 DIY Tip:
Dates aur designations ko match karo. Fake docs me spelling mistakes, duplicate fonts, ya mismatched logos hote hain.
Step 2: Online Cross-Check – Quick & Effective
Employment Check:
- LinkedIn profile vs resume → job dates match ho rahe hain?
- Company website → uss time pe employee ka record hai kya?
- Reference call → ex-colleague se casually confirm kar lo.
Education Check:
- University verification portals (kai universities online database rakhti hain).
- AICTE/UGC website par check karo ki university authorized hai ya nahi.
👉 DIY Tip: Agar kisi university ka naam Google pe hi “fake university list” me aa jaye, samajh jao signal mil gaya.
Step 3: Behavioural Clues – Human Signals Don’t Lie
Insaan jab jhoot bolta hai, uski body language aur baat-chit me slip hoti hai.
Common Signals:
- Over-explaining (“Arre wo document lost ho gaya, actually…”)
- Job timeline me gap explain karne me hesitation
- Salary ke numbers baar-baar change karna
- References dene me delay (“Sir wo abhi available nahi hain”)
👉 Yad rakhiye: sach bolne wala usually simple aur consistent hota hai.
Step 4: Red Flags to Watch for
| Red Flag | Kya Matlab Hai? |
|---|---|
| Resume me overlapping dates | 2 jobs ek hi waqt – unrealistic |
| Too many promotions in short time | Career growth inflated |
| Salary slips without PF/ESI number | Fake ya manipulated slip |
| University ka naam hi unknown hai | Diploma mill ho sakta hai |
| Document me logo/format mismatch | Forged documents |
| References only from friends/family | Genuine ex-boss avoid kar raha hai |
Step 5: Real Case Stories
Case 1 – Fake MBA
Ek ladka shaadi ke rishtay me bola ki usne MBA kiya hai Delhi ki reputed university se. Verification se nikla ki wo “open learning fake institute” tha jo UGC approved hi nahi tha. Rishta bach gaya.
Case 2 – Inflated Job Experience
Ek IT candidate ne bola ki wo 5 saal ek MNC me manager tha. Reference call karne par ex-employee ne bataya ki wo sirf 1.5 saal junior role me tha. Resume fake tha.
Step 6: DIY Checklist
| Category | What to Verify | How to Verify | Status (✔/✘) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Appointment & relieving letters | Compare dates & company seal | |
| Employment | Salary slips | PF/ESI number check | |
| Employment | LinkedIn profile | Match with resume | |
| Education | Degree certificate | Verify enrollment no. | |
| Education | University authenticity | Check UGC/AICTE site | |
| Education | Mark sheets | Formatting errors |
FAQs
Q: Kya main khud degree verify kar sakta hoon?
A: Haan, universities ke verification cells ya portals se online check hota hai.
Q: Fake salary slip kaise pakde?
A: PF/ESI details missing hoti hain, ya format inconsistent hota hai.
Q: Kya ye sab legal hai?
A: Jab tak aap documents directly unse lete ho ya public portals check karte ho, bilkul legal hai.
Final Thoughts
Aap chahe shaadi consider kar rahe ho, ek employee hire kar rahe ho, ya business partner select kar rahe ho – employment & education authenticity check compulsory hai.
Ek simple DIY process aur thoda sa observation aapko bade frauds se bacha sakta hai.
👉 Yaad rakhiye: “Jo asli hai, usko verify hone ka darr nahi hota.”
