🇨🇾 Cyprus Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Cyprus. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Cyprus, some agents target newcomers, including visa applicants, families, students, and workers, by overcharging for document translation, notarization, and apostille services. These scammers often promise…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Cyprus, a common scam involves individuals impersonating airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents, claiming that newcomers must pay a special fee to enter the country or expedite their processing at…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Cyprus, a concerning trend has emerged involving fraudsters who offer admission into universities or scholarships that do not exist. These scammers typically target students, parents, and scholarship applicants by…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Cyprus, a prevalent scam targets newcomers, particularly students, families, and remote workers. Scammers post fake advertisements for rental properties, often featuring attractive prices that seem too good to be…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Cyprus, a prevalent scam involves fraudsters sending fake job offers to individuals seeking employment. This is particularly common among job seekers in sectors like skilled labor, care work, and hospitality. After…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
The fake visa agent scam in Cyprus targets individuals seeking visas, residence permits, or work permits. Scammers falsely claim they can guarantee approval for these documents, exploiting the hopes and needs of visa…
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