In India, there are no specific rules for punishing those who submit fake salary slips. If your new company finds out that your salary slip is fake, they will cancel your job offer, resulting in a negative impact on your professional career.
Why You Should Avoid Submitting Fake Salary Slips
I don’t advise anyone to use fake salary slips to get better salaries in new jobs, but there are instances where candidates may use fake salary slips due to their situation.
What to Do If You’ve Submitted a Fake Salary Slip
If you have submitted a fake salary slip for a new job and are worried about background verification, do not worry too much about it.
Is It Common to Use Fake Salary Slips?
In most private companies, employees get jobs with fake salary slips. If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, it can be somewhat acceptable. However, that doesn’t mean I recommend submitting a fake salary slip.
Risks Involved in Submitting Fake Salary Slips
You should be very careful when submitting fake salary slips. Don’t submit fake salary slips in companies where background verification is highly strict, which is common in MNCs.
Verify the company’s background before they verify you. You can obtain those details by talking to former employees or other employees who are already working in that company.
And remember, you are taking a high risk by submitting fake salary slips. If the new employer finds out, they will reject your job offer, and you should feel guilty about it.
Some companies store those remarks in their data. Because of that, you may face problems in your future job search.
What to Do If Caught Submitting a Fake Salary Slip
In case your new company discovers that you submitted a fake salary slip, apologize to them and explain your situation and why you did it, so that they can show some mercy, and keep the job offer. If they don’t, accept your mistake and give up hope on the job.
Sample Apology Script for Being Caught
You can use this sample script to answer when caught with a fake salary slip:
“Sir, I know what I did was wrong, and I’m feeling very bad about it. Actually, the thing is, I was in a bad situation at that time. I was struggling to manage my family’s expenses. When I saw this job opening, I thought it was a great opportunity for me. But I was afraid if I showed my real salary, you might not consider me. So I did this foolish thing and made a fake slip. I know it was totally wrong. I’m feeling very ashamed now. I request you to please forgive me this one time.”
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