🇦🇺 Australia Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Australia. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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. To attract potential…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
Fraudsters often target job seekers in Australia by sending fake job offers that appear legitimate. These offers are commonly aimed at skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality sector. After receiving…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
The fake visa agent scam is a significant concern for individuals seeking visas, residence permits, or work permits in Australia. Scammers posing as legitimate agents often claim they can guarantee visa approvals or…
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