Company Accused of Job Scam After Taking Thousands for Training

A company registered in 2025, Synetal Solutions Ltd, is facing accusations of failing to deliver on promises of guaranteed healthcare jobs after charging individuals thousands of pounds for training programmes. The BBC has spoken with several individuals who claim they were promised training and support to secure sponsored healthcare positions that never materialised.

Allegations of Misleading Practices

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Apurv Patel, who has resided in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa since 2023, stated he paid Synetal Solutions £3,600 across February and March 2026 for healthcare training. He and a friend had been verbally assured of guaranteed sponsored jobs. Eight months later, Mr. Patel reported receiving no job offers, interviews, or substantial employment assistance. He described the training received as poor quality and ultimately worthless, noting that a trainer was unable to answer basic questions about care work, suggesting a lack of experience.

The BBC has seen company emails advertising a 'three-month recruitment programme' that offered 'training and placement with sponsorship' for £5,500. Home Office guidance permits agencies to charge for services like training or CV assistance, but explicitly prohibits charging fees solely for finding or attempting to find employment. Synetal Solutions acknowledged the 'guarantee' wording in some emails, stating that contractual terms alone do not resolve concerns about such assurances.

Increased Scams and Unethical Practices

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London Citizens Advice has reported a rise in recruitment-related scams since the government ceased overseas recruitment for care workers. Daniel Blake, director of London Citizens Advice, described the company's approach as 'exploitative' and 'unethical'. He stated that the promises made were impossible and that the company targeted individuals with vulnerable immigration statuses, demanding large upfront payments without reputable standards or evidence of success, while refusing responsibility when issues arose. Mr. Blake advised that no reputable recruitment agency would guarantee an outcome without assessing a candidate and matching them to a role, urging people to seek independent advice if asked for large upfront sums.

The company's website states that Synetal Solutions provides 'the right support, guidance, and guaranteed job placement to help you succeed.' Social media channels also promoted healthcare as a 'reliable path' for visa-sponsored work in the UK. However, healthcare organisations whose logos appeared on Synetal Solutions' website as examples of employers denied any links to the company. Some stated they had not authorised the use of their branding, and others indicated they would not accept certificates provided through the company's training.

Sarah and Rahul, whose names were changed, paid £3,000 to Synetal Solutions while seeking sponsored employment before their student visas expired. They borrowed money and took out a loan to cover the fee. Rahul expressed shock at the training quality, stating a mentor lacked knowledge about healthcare. The couple also reported being shown names of established providers like Bupa as potential employers, though Bupa confirmed no connection. Synetal Solutions stated that references to employers were not intended to suggest formal partnerships and that they had not verified recruitment outcomes attributed to their training.

Amisha, also using a changed name, signed up after being guaranteed both placement and visa sponsorship. After paying an initial £1,800 and facing warnings of contract cancellation for non-payment, she transferred a further £1,800. She reported waiting months for interviews and feeling ignored. The company reportedly applied for only a few vacancies advertised on Indeed. Amisha secured an interview for a healthcare assistant role, but the employer rejected her certificates as unrecognised. Synetal Solutions has reportedly stopped responding to her messages.

Further Scrutiny of Training Platform Use

As part of its programme, Synetal Solutions created accounts for trainees on iHasco, a health and social care training platform. iHasco confirmed Synetal Solutions was a customer but stated its terms did not permit customers to resell its training content to individuals who were not employees. iHasco indicated it was reviewing Synetal Solutions' account and would take appropriate action if necessary. Synetal Solutions maintained it had acted in accordance with its agreement with iHasco.

The Care Quality Commission stated there is no single qualification that automatically qualifies someone as a care worker, with providers responsible for ensuring employees are appropriately trained and competent. Mr. Patel has since complained to his bank and sought assistance from Citizens Advice.