Filipinos warned against fake online job offers, illegal recruiters amid ongoing tensions

Last updated: May 05, 2026 | 13:18

The DMW has been receiving reports regarding suspicious recruitment activities targeting Filipinos who are seeking immediate overseas employment in the region Shutterstock

Dubai: Filipinos seeking opportunities in the Middle East have been warned anew as illegal recruiters step up efforts to exploit the current geopolitical situation in parts of the region.

Many of these target Filipinos seeking employment in the region, particularly through social media platforms and messaging applications.

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Demand creates opportunity for scams

The continued demand for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), combined with instability in parts of the Middle East, has created conditions that scammers are quick to exploit.

"The DMW warns that illegal recruiters and traffickers often exploit situations of conflict,…