The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) reports that digital document fraud cases most often involve fake job openings. Scammers use PDFs and images resembling official documents to trick victims into paying for travel costs. Officials stress the importance of verifying documents to avoid scams.
Jakarta, VIVA - The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) has revealed a new modus of digital fraud targeting job seekers. According to Teguh Arifiyadi, Director of Supervision for Electronic Certification and Transactions at Kemkomdigi, scammers distribute fake documents in PDF, image, or infographic formats designed to mimic official company papers.
The scheme typically begins when victims spot job postings on social media. Once declared qualified, applicants are directed to training or out-of-town locations. Scammers then demand money for travel tickets, promising reimbursement from the company.
"They (victims) have already transferred Rp4 million, Rp5 million, but the ticket is given as a PDF too, in PDF form. Turns out the ticket is not verified either," Teguh stated in Jakarta on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
To prevent such incidents, Teguh advises verifying documents before proceeding, especially job offers on social media. "Make sure users, especially on social media, understand that there are ways to test (document authenticity). So, verification is an important part. This year we are increasing document verification checks so there are no more (incidents)," he explained.
Kemkomdigi provides three reporting channels: digital document verification service, bank account reporting via cekrekening.id, and suspicious mobile number reporting through aduannomor.id. If fraud is indicated, the accounts and numbers will be blocked. "So there are those three mechanisms. Documents are checked, accounts reported, mobile numbers reported," Teguh emphasized.
