--- title: Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee — Djibouti Scam Alert description: Active scam alert: Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee is targeting immigrants in Djibouti. How it works, red flags, and how to protect yourself. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇩🇯 FAKE JOB OFFER AND WORK PERMIT FEE HighEmployment FraudPublisher: MigrantIQ Safety3 min read3 reported cases Editorially reviewedLast updated 2026-10-04Reviewed by MigrantIQ Editorial TeamOfficial reporting channel ↗ [https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/] Safety guidance, not emergency support If you are in immediate danger or have already lost money, contact local emergency services, your bank, and the official fraud reporting channel in the destination country. MigrantIQ provides general safety guidance. Terms [/terms/]Privacy [/privacy/]Report an issue [/contact/] HOW THIS SCAM WORKS HOW DOES THIS SCAM USUALLY START? In Djibouti, job seekers often fall victim to scams involving fake job offers. Fraudsters typically send unsolicited job offers via email or social media, claiming to represent legitimate companies. These offers often promise lucrative salaries and attractive benefits, enticing skilled workers, care workers, and hospitality workers. However, before any employment contract is signed, the scammers request payment for various fees such as work permits, medical examinations, insurance, accommodation, courier services, or document processing. This tactic exploits the urgency and desperation of job seekers, leading them to believe that paying these fees is necessary for securing employment. WHAT ARE THE COMMON TACTICS USED IN THIS SCAM? Scammers may create professional-looking emails, fake websites, and even use the names of real companies to lend credibility to their offers. They often pressure applicants to act quickly, claiming that the job opportunity is time-sensitive. Once the payment is made, the scammers disappear, leaving the job seeker without a job and out of pocket. Victims of this scam may feel embarrassed or ashamed, which can prevent them from reporting the fraud. WHAT RED FLAGS SHOULD NEWCOMERS WATCH FOR? Newcomers to Djibouti should remain vigilant when receiving job offers. Red flags include receiving a job offer without an interview or any skills assessment, being asked to pay immigration or recruitment fees upfront, and offers that feature salaries significantly higher than the market average. if the company's website, address, or registration cannot be verified through official channels, it is likely a scam. 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 HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF To protect yourself from job offer scams in Djibouti, always verify the employer through official company registries and contact details. Use resources such as the Ministry of Labor or the Djibouti Chamber of Commerce to confirm the legitimacy of the employer. Never pay recruitment or permit fees to personal accounts, and ensure that any fees are paid through official channels. Trust your instincts; if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. 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 Official reporting channel → [https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/] 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. * Djibouti official reporting channels [https://www.evisa.gouv.dj/] Use official reporting channels if you were targeted or lost money. WHO IS TARGETED job seekersskilled workerscare workershospitality workers Feedback Was this guide helpful? Your answer helps us improve guides and update priority. YesNo Summarize this page with AI Opens your assistant with a pre-filled prompt (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude). Gemini uses Google AI Mode. Ask AI ↗ Not affiliated with any AI platform. Always verify immigration rules on official government sites. SCAM SAFETY FAQ SHOULD I PAY ANY FEE BEFORE MY VISA IS APPROVED? Legitimate government fees are paid through official channels with receipts. Never wire cash to personal accounts for a “guaranteed” outcome. HOW DO I REPORT A SUSPICIOUS OFFER? Collect evidence (messages, contracts), then report through your destination country’s fraud or immigration reporting channels and warn your community. Advertisement300 × 250AdSense zone MORE ALERTS * Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge [/scam-alerts/djibouti/document-translation-notary-overcharge/] * Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee [/scam-alerts/djibouti/fake-border-airport-assistance-fee/] * Fake University or Scholarship Letter [/scam-alerts/djibouti/fake-university-or-scholarship-letter/] * Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract [/scam-alerts/djibouti/rental-deposit-before-viewing/] CONTINUE * All Djibouti alerts [/scam-alerts/djibouti/] * Global hub [/scam-alerts/] Plan smarter Save countries, compare destinations, track visa checklists, and sync your migration plan across devices. Open My Plan [/plan/]Account Dashboard [/account/] Free resources TOOLS & GUIDES Full sitemap → [/sitemap/] PLAN YOUR MOVE * Eligibility quiz [/tools/eligibility/] * Tax calculator [/tools/tax-calculator/] * Tax compare [/tools/tax-compare/] * Tax guides [/tools/tax-guides/] * Points calculator [/tools/points-calculator/] * Cost calculator [/calculator/] * Move planner [/tools/planner/] * Best country [/tools/best-country/] * Pathway finder [/tools/pathway-finder/] * Corridor fit [/tools/corridor-fit/] * Compare 3 countries [/tools/compare-three/] * Job → visa matcher [/tools/job-visa-match/] * Scam checker [/tools/scam-check/] * All tools [/tools/] GUIDES & SAFETY * Visa guides [/visas/] * Scholarships [/scholarships/] * Government jobs [/government-jobs/] * Immigration updates [/countries/canada/immigration-updates/] * Embassies [/embassies/] * Laws [/laws/] * Scam alerts [/scam-alerts/] * Checklists [/checklist/] * Country profiles [/countries/] COMMUNITY * Q&A [/qa/] * People stories [/stories/] * Blog [/blog/] * Android app (Google Play) [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.migrantiq.app&hl=en] * Write for us [/write-for-us/] * Experts [/experts/] * Apply for expert listing [/experts/apply/] * Documentation [/documentation/] * Employers (HR) [/employers/] ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://migrantiq.com/#organization","name":"MigrantIQ","url":"https://migrantiq.com","logo":"https://migrantiq.com/logo.png","description":"MigrantIQ publishes free migration guides covering visas, laws, costs, culture, banking, healthcare, scam alerts, and moving checklists for 220 countries.","knowsAbout":["immigration","visa requirements","moving abroad","cost of living","immigrant laws","scam protection","arrival checklists"],"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/migrantiq/","https://x.com/MigrantIQ","https://www.instagram.com/migrantiqorg/","https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.migrantiq.app&hl=en"],"contactPoint":[{"@type":"ContactPoint","contactType":"customer support","email":"Info@MigrantIQ.com","url":"https://migrantiq.com/contact/","availableLanguage":["English"]}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://migrantiq.com/#website","name":"MigrantIQ","url":"https://migrantiq.com","publisher":{"@id":"https://migrantiq.com/#organization"},"inLanguage":"en","potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":"https://migrantiq.com/search/?q={search_term_string}","query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://migrantiq.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Scam Alerts","item":"https://migrantiq.com/scam-alerts/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Djibouti","item":"https://migrantiq.com/scam-alerts/djibouti/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee","item":"https://migrantiq.com/scam-alerts/djibouti/fake-job-offer-work-permit-fee/"}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Article","@id":"https://migrantiq.com/scam-alerts/djibouti/fake-job-offer-work-permit-fee/#article","headline":"Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee in Djibouti: How to Spot and Avoid It","description":"## How does this scam usually start?\n\nIn Djibouti, job seekers often fall victim to scams involving fake job offers. Fraudsters typically send unsolicited job offers via email or social media, claiming to represent legitimate companies. These offers often promise lucrative salaries and attractive benefits, enticing skilled workers, care workers, and hospitality workers. However, before any employment contract is signed, the scammers request payment for various fees such as work permits, medical examinations, insurance, accommodation, courier services, or document processing. This tactic exploits the urgency and desperation of job seekers, leading them to believe that paying these fees is necessary for securing employment.\n\n## What are the common tactics used in this scam?\n\nScammers may create professional-looking emails, fake websites, and even use the names of real companies to lend credibility to their offers. They often pressure applicants to act quickly, claiming that the job opportunity is time-sensitive. Once the payment is made, the scammers disappear, leaving the job seeker without a job and out of pocket. Victims of this scam may feel embarrassed or ashamed, which can prevent them from reporting the fraud.\n\n## What red flags should newcomers watch for?\n\nNewcomers to Djibouti should remain vigilant when receiving job offers. Red flags include receiving a job offer without an interview or any skills assessment, being asked to pay immigration or recruitment fees upfront, and offers that feature salaries significantly higher than the market average. if the company's website, address, or registration cannot be verified through official channels, it is likely a scam.","url":"https://migrantiq.com/scam-alerts/djibouti/fake-job-offer-work-permit-fee/","dateModified":"2026-05-07T02:43:08.120Z","datePublished":"2026-05-07T02:43:08.120Z","keywords":["employment-fraud","high","job seekers","skilled workers","care workers","hospitality workers"],"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MigrantIQ","url":"https://migrantiq.com"},"publisher":{"@id":"https://migrantiq.com/#organization"},"about":[{"@type":"Country","name":"Djibouti"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee","category":"employment-fraud"}],"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://migrantiq.com/scam-alerts/djibouti/fake-job-offer-work-permit-fee/"}} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Should I pay any fee before my visa is approved?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Legitimate government fees are paid through official channels with receipts. Never wire cash to personal accounts for a “guaranteed” outcome."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How do I report a suspicious offer?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Collect evidence (messages, contracts), then report through your destination country’s fraud or immigration reporting channels and warn your community."}}]} ```