WhatsApp Job Scams in Serbia
Fake remote-work offers circulate on WhatsApp in Serbia, targeting job seekers with promises of easy online income that turn into task-scam deposit traps.
Part of: WhatsApp Job Scams
Last reviewed: 1 June 2026
Unemployment and underemployment in parts of Serbia, combined with growing smartphone and WhatsApp penetration, have made the country a fertile hunting ground for WhatsApp-based job scams. Fraudsters distribute bulk messages offering easy remote work — liking posts, completing surveys, or reviewing products — with income promises that far exceed typical wages.
These scams are identical in structure to task scams operated from Asian fraud compounds but are localised in language and cultural framing to appeal to Serbian speakers. The Serbian diaspora is also targeted, with messages suggesting that 'returning emigrants' can earn European wages from Serbia.
How this scam works on Serbia
A WhatsApp message arrives — often from an unknown international number — in Serbian, offering part-time online work earning several hundred euros per week. The work sounds simple: liking TikTok videos, rating hotels, or clicking links. A small initial payment arrives to confirm the offer is real.
The victim is added to a WhatsApp group where other 'employees' post earnings screenshots. A supervisor assigns tasks in sets; completing a full set earns a commission. But to unlock higher-paying sets, a deposit must be made. Deposits escalate, withdrawals are permanently blocked, and the group eventually goes silent.
Some variants claim to be on behalf of well-known Serbian or international companies, using fake branding to add credibility.
Common red flags
- An unsolicited WhatsApp message from an unknown number offers unusually well-paid remote work.
- Initial payments arrive to build trust before any deposit is requested.
- A deposit is required to unlock better-paying task sets.
- A WhatsApp group shows other workers posting impressive earnings — these are fake.
- The 'employer' claims to be from a well-known company but cannot provide verifiable contact details.
- Withdrawals are always blocked by an additional requirement.
How to protect yourself
- Ignore and block unsolicited WhatsApp job offers from unknown numbers.
- Legitimate employers do not recruit through mass WhatsApp messages.
- Never pay any deposit to access paid work.
- Report suspicious WhatsApp numbers to WhatsApp's built-in reporting function.
- Search the company name plus 'scam' before engaging with any job offer.
- Share suspicious job messages with the Serbian employment authority (NSZ) or consumer protection body.
How to report it
- Report the number to the Serbian Ministry of Interior cybercrime unit.
- Use WhatsApp's 'Report' function on the contact or group.
- Warn friends and family in Serbia who might receive similar messages.
Frequently asked questions
Are there legitimate work-from-home opportunities in Serbia?
Yes — Serbia has a growing remote-work sector in IT, customer service, and freelancing. Legitimate opportunities come through registered employers, reputable freelance platforms, or referrals — never through unsolicited WhatsApp bulk messages.