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Visa Scam Warnings

Active visa fraud schemes reported by our community and verification team.

Canada · Updated 2026-06-18

Fake LMIA job offers via WhatsApp

critical risk

Scammers charge USD 2,000–5,000 for fabricated Labour Market Impact Assessment letters.

Red flags
  • Upfront LMIA fee
  • Contact only via WhatsApp
  • No employer website
312 community reports
Germany · Updated 2026-06-02

Bogus Chancenkarte agents

high risk

Unregistered agents promise fast-track Opportunity Card approvals for a fee.

Red flags
  • Guaranteed approval
  • No BAMF registration
  • Crypto payments
148 community reports
Australia · Updated 2026-05-27

Fake 482 sponsorship listings

high risk

Listings on classifieds sites request passport scans before an interview.

Red flags
  • Passport scan requested early
  • Generic Gmail contact
  • No ABN listed
87 community reports
United Arab Emirates · Updated 2026-04-11

Visit-visa-to-work bait

critical risk

Recruiters lure workers on visit visas then withhold documents on arrival.

Red flags
  • Enter on visit visa
  • Passport held on arrival
  • Salary paid in cash
61 community reports