Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) says it has received information about a fake foreign job scam being run through social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

According to reports, a person who had worked in Dubai is behind this scam. He has been claiming to offer jobs in Dubai to unsuspecting Sri Lankans.

The scam involves collecting video statements from Sri Lankan workers in Dubai. These videos are then dishonestly edited to make it appear as if those workers received jobs through the scammer. These false videos are posted on social media to attract more people.

The SLBFE's Special Investigation Unit is now looking into this scam. Several victims who lost money to the fraud have already m...