--- title: Australia Scam Alerts description: Current immigration scam alerts in Australia, with red flags and protection steps. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA SCAM ALERTS Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Australia. Read red flags before you send money or documents. MediumDocument Fraud DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, NOTARY, OR APOSTILLE OVERCHARGE In Australia, some fraudulent agents exploit newcomers by overcharging for essential services such as document translation, notarisation, or obtaining apostilles. This is especially common among visa applicants,… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/australia/document-translation-notary-overcharge/] MediumArrival Fraud FAKE BORDER, AIRPORT, OR FAST-TRACK ASSISTANCE FEE In Australia, a concerning scam involves individuals impersonating airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. They claim that newcomers must pay a special fee to enter the country, avoid questioning, obtain… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/australia/fake-border-airport-assistance-fee/] MediumEducation Fraud FAKE UNIVERSITY OR SCHOLARSHIP LETTER In Australia, a growing concern involves fraudsters providing fake university admission letters or scholarship offers to unsuspecting students, parents, and scholarship applicants. These scams often surface through… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/australia/fake-university-or-scholarship-letter/] MediumHousing Fraud RENTAL DEPOSIT BEFORE VIEWING OR CONTRACT Scammers are targeting newcomers in Australia by advertising fake rental properties online. They often create listings that appear legitimate, complete with enticing pictures and low rental prices. 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