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🇯🇬 Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee

HighEmployment FraudPublisher: MigrantIQ Safety3 min read6 reported cases

Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-10-04Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial reporting channel ↗

How this scam works

What is the Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee Scam?

In the Channel Islands, job seekers, particularly skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality sector, can fall victim to a prevalent scam involving fake job offers. Scammers often send unsolicited job offers that appear legitimate, enticing individuals with promises of high salaries and favorable working conditions. After gaining the applicant's interest, these fraudsters request payment for various fees related to work permits, medical examinations, insurance, accommodation, and courier services.

How Can You Identify This Scam?

This scam typically preys on individuals eager for employment in the Channel Islands, especially those who may not be familiar with local hiring practices. The request for payment before any employment contract is signed or before an interview takes place is a significant warning sign. Victims may feel pressured to act quickly, believing they could lose out on the opportunity if they hesitate.

What Should You Do if You Encounter This Scam?

If you receive a job offer that seems too good to be true or involves upfront fees, you should verify the legitimacy of the employer. Research the company through official channels and consult resources like the Channel Islands government website for immigration information. Always be cautious when sharing personal information or making payments to individuals or unverified accounts.

Red flags

Job offer arrives without interview or skills screening
Salary is much higher than market level
Employer asks the worker to pay immigration or recruitment fees upfront
Company website, address, or registration cannot be verified
Contact is from a personal email address rather than a company domain

How to protect yourself

To protect yourself from this scam, always verify the employer through official company registries and contact details available in the Channel Islands. Refrain from paying any recruitment or permit fees to personal accounts. Ensure you confirm the legitimacy of the job offer, ideally through direct communication with recognized representatives of the company. If the employer is asking for fees upfront, it's a strong indicator of a scam. Utilize local resources and consumer protection agencies to report suspicious job offers.

What to do if targeted

- Stop communication and do not send more money or documents
- Save messages, receipts, contracts, profile links, and phone numbers
- Contact your bank or payment provider if money was sent
- Report through official fraud, police, or immigration channels

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Prevention tips

- Only pay government fees through official portals
- Do not trust guaranteed visa approvals or secret appointment slots
- Verify employer, school, agent, or landlord identities independently
- Avoid personal-account transfers and pressure tactics

Emergency & Reporting Contacts

If there is immediate danger, contact local emergency services. If money was sent, contact your bank/payment provider and official fraud reporting channels.

Sources & References

MigrantIQ scam alert record
Published 2026-05-07.
Channel Islands official reporting channels
Use official reporting channels if you were targeted or lost money.

Who is targeted

job seekersskilled workerscare workershospitality workers

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