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🇬🇶 Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee

HighEmployment FraudPublisher: MigrantIQ Safety3 min read4 reported cases

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

How this scam works

What are fake job offers in Equatorial Guinea?

In Equatorial Guinea, job seekers often encounter fraudulent job offers that promise lucrative positions but are actually scams. Fraudsters typically advertise these fake jobs online, targeting skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality industry. Once a victim expresses interest, the scammer sends a convincing job offer and requests various fees to process work permits, medical examinations, insurance, accommodation, and courier services. Victims are led to believe that these payments are necessary to secure their employment, but in reality, they are simply funding the scammer's operation.

How can you identify fraudulent job offers?

Many individuals wonder how to differentiate between legitimate job offers and scams. Legitimate employers usually conduct thorough interviews and background checks. In contrast, scammers often skip these steps and offer immediate employment without proper vetting. This can be alarming for those seeking work in Equatorial Guinea.

What should you do if you suspect a scam?

If you believe you are dealing with a fraudulent job offer, you should act swiftly. Reporting the scam to local authorities can help prevent others from falling victim to the same scheme. The Equatorial Guinea government encourages vigilance among job seekers and has resources available to assist those who have been targeted by employment fraud.

Red flags

Job offer arrives without an interview or skills screening
Salary offered is significantly higher than the industry average
Employer requests upfront payment for immigration or recruitment fees
Company website, address, or registration cannot be verified
Communications from the employer contain numerous grammatical errors or inconsistencies

How to protect yourself

To avoid falling victim to fake job offers in Equatorial Guinea, verify the employer through official company registries and contact details. Always conduct your own research about the company and its reputation. Do not pay recruitment or permit fees to personal accounts, and ensure that any payments are made via secure and traceable methods. confirm whether the employer is registered to operate in Equatorial Guinea and check for reviews or complaints about them online.

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 →

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.
Equatorial Guinea 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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