The Most Common Remittance Scams Targeting Migrants

Immigration Scams

Unsurprisingly, this type of scam is commonly targeted at those living or in the process of moving overseas. 

The scam happens when bad actors reach out in the guise of government bodies and imply that there’s an issue with your immigration documents, or any kind of legal papers. Most commonly, they’ll ask for an immediate up-front payment to fix the issue. They’ll say that failing to do so could result in a heavier fine, or even deportation. 

Sometimes you might also have third-party agencies contact you and claim they can expedite the visa or immigration process if you pay them for their services. These cold callers are almost always fakes, who won’t be able to speed the process up at all.

Remember that you will have already provided most of your personal details on any legitimate application for a visa. What’s more, you can look up any phone numbers or email addresses associated with those contacting you to verify if they’re real or not. The best advice if you’re not sure is to hang up the phone and get in touch with the agency using contact info from their official website.

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