Authorities have issued a warning against a recent surge in online scams promising part-time job opportunities, particularly targeting users on WhatsApp and Telegram platforms. Operating under names like “Hayles Group” and “Browns Group,” these fraudulent schemes lure unsuspecting individuals with promises of quick earnings. In a recent investigation, a LankaXpress.com reporter infiltrated one of the fraudulent online groups operating under the guise of offering part-time job opportunities.