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Health ministry warns public about fraudulent WhatsApp job scam
via NewsDay Zimbabwe5 min read
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has issued a warning about a fraudulent recruitment advertisement circulating on social media. The fake advertisement claims to invite applications for trainee dental therapist positions and directs applicants to submit their details to a specific WhatsApp number before a purported deadline of June 10, 2026. The ministry clarified that it does not conduct recruitment via WhatsApp and urged job seekers to rely solely on official communication channels, such as mainstream public print media and the ministry's verified platforms. Any recruitment notice distributed outside these recognized channels is considered fraudulent, illegal, and intended to defraud the public. Citizens are advised to disregard the advertisement, avoid sharing personal information, and exercise caution when responding to online job adverts to prevent fraud and identity theft.
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