Facing Job Security Fears After Using Fake Experience: What Are My Risks and Options?

Hi there, I am a 38-year-old widow with two children to care for. After my husband passed away, my uncle took me to London, where he has a firm. However, due to visa problems, I had to return to India. I am now looking for a job to support my family, but facing tough competition, I have been unable to secure employment for the past three months. My uncle suggested using fake certificates from his firm, assuring me he would handle the verification process. Reluctantly, I followed his advice and managed to land a job. However, I am anxious about the possibility of being caught, especially since the company mentioned conducting third-party verifications.

Questions Troubling Me

1. Despite my uncle owning a firm in London and offering to handle the verification, could I still face the risk of being discovered?

2. I have successfully completed the interview, submitted all required documents, and received an offer. Will the third-party representatives personally travel to London to check the records?

3. My uncle provided me with the same documents he gave to other employees. Is there still a chance of getting caught?

4. Do companies conduct verifications only once, or could they repeat the process after an employee joins, perhaps two to three times?

5. My uncle claims that since the firm is in London, it won't undergo intense scrutiny. Is this assertion valid?

I am in a difficult situation, grappling with family responsibilities and the pressures of life. I am the sole caregiver for my elderly parents and my children. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

I am certainly not a fan of fake documentation in any circumstance; however, at the same time, I will not judge but leave it for you to ascertain the morality of faking. I do empathize with your situation; therefore, I will attempt to give you the answers you seek.

Verification Concerns

1. My uncle does have a firm in London and said he will do verification. Are there still chances to get caught?
Yes, there is a chance. If the verification request comes when he is not in the office and someone else replies, chances are that they will reply truthfully.

2. I have cleared the interview, supplied all documents, and got an offer. Will third-party people personally go to London to see records?
Third-party people will not go from India but may utilize a verification service already based in London.

3. My uncle has given all documents of his firm that are given to other employees. Are there still chances to get caught?
As per the answers in 1 and 2 above.

4. Does the company do verification only once or after joining, anytime 2-3 times?
Companies generally only do verification once, unless they have doubts at a later stage. This usually happens when performance is not as expected or mistakes are being made. If any error is costly, then they will certainly review the verification.

5. As my uncle said the firm is in London, so it will not be checked that much. Is it true?
Due to the very large number of fake applications, I'm afraid it is not true.

I notice from your public profile that you are an Accountant. If you are fully qualified, then you should not have a problem getting a job, though it may take some time. I would only urge you to rethink what you are doing and explore telling the truth. Perhaps stating on your application that you enjoyed an extended holiday in London and leaving it at that.

I wish you success.

Regards,
Harsh