🇧🇬 Bulgaria Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Bulgaria. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Bulgaria, some newcomers, including visa applicants, families, students, and workers, may fall victim to scams involving inflated charges for document translation, notarisation, or apostille services. Scammers often…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Bulgaria, a common scam involves individuals impersonating airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. These scammers approach tourists, first-time travelers, workers, and students, claiming that a…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Bulgaria, a concerning trend has emerged where fraudsters target students, parents, and scholarship applicants by offering admission, scholarships, or student visa packages through unofficial channels. These…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Bulgaria, a common housing scam targets newcomers, students, families, and remote workers. Scammers advertise non-existent or fake apartments, often using online platforms. They create a sense of urgency, pressuring…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
Fake job offers targeting immigrants and newcomers in Bulgaria are a prevalent form of employment fraud. Scammers often send unsolicited job offers that seem legitimate, promising attractive salaries and benefits. They…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In Bulgaria, a concerning trend has emerged involving fake visa agents who claim they can guarantee visa approvals, residence permits, work permits, or even appointments at embassies. These scammers often target…
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