🇦🇱 Albania Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Albania. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Albania, some agents exploit newcomers by overcharging for translation services, notarization, or apostille processing related to essential documents. These services are often inflated in price, and the agents may…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Albania, a prevalent scam targets tourists, first-time travelers, workers, and students. Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents, claiming that a special fee must be paid to enter…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Albania, a prevalent scam involves fraudsters posing as educational agents offering fake admission letters, scholarships, or student visa packages to unsuspecting students and their parents. These scams often target…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Albania, a concerning scam targets newcomers, particularly students, families, and remote workers. Scammers post fake apartment listings online, often on social media or classified ad websites. They create…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Albania, job seekers are increasingly targeted by scams involving fake job offers and demands for work permit fees. These fraudsters typically send emails or messages claiming to offer lucrative positions in sectors…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In Albania, a concerning trend has emerged where scammers pose as visa agents claiming they can guarantee approval for visas, residence permits, work permits, or even appointment slots at embassies. These fraudulent…
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