{"id":316330,"date":"2026-04-14T15:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=316330"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:14:31","slug":"health-department-warns-of-fake-ems-training-recruitment-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/health-department-warns-of-fake-ems-training-recruitment-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Health department warns of fake EMS training recruitment video"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has issued a warning about a fake recruitment video circulating on social media that falsely invites people to apply for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The department says the video, which appears to be created using artificial intelligence technology, is not legitimate and is designed to mislead job seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"316331\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/health-department-warns-of-fake-ems-training-recruitment-video\/fake_42374\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1836\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fake_42374\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A screengrab from the AI-generated fake recruitment video.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A screengrab from the AI-generated fake recruitment video.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374-669x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374-669x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A screengrab from the AI-generated fake recruitment video.\" class=\"wp-image-316331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374-669x1024.jpg 669w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374-768x1175.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374-1004x1536.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fake_42374.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A screengrab from the AI-generated fake recruitment video.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-department-never-charges-application-fees\">Department never charges application fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials emphasise that the department will never ask for payment when people apply for jobs or training opportunities. All official recruitment processes are conducted through verified platforms only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job seekers who want to apply for genuine vacancies should use the department&#8217;s official recruitment portal at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scubedonline.co.za\/recruitment_wcdh\/vacancy-posting.aspx?login=true.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> https:\/\/www.scubedonline.co.za\/recruitment_wcdh\/vacancy-posting.aspx?login=true.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-protect-yourself\">How to protect yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The department advises the public to take several precautions to avoid falling victim to recruitment scams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not share personal information on unofficial websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not pay any fees for job applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report suspicious content to authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The department is encouraging people to share this warning message to help prevent others from being misled by the fake recruitment video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who encounters suspicious recruitment content should verify its authenticity through official channels before providing personal details or making any payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ ALSO<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/social-development-dismisses-false-rumours-about-grant-termination\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/social-development-dismisses-false-rumours-about-grant-termination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social development dismisses false rumours about grant termination<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Western Cape Health warns of fake EMS recruitment video circulating on social media. 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