🇪🇷 Eritrea Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Eritrea. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Eritrea, newcomers sometimes hit scams related to document translation, notarisation, or apostille services. These scams can significantly impact visa applicants, families, students, and workers who need to navigate…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Eritrea, a prevalent scam involves individuals posing as airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents who demand fees for services that are either non-existent or already included in official processes.…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Eritrea, potential students and their families are targeted by fraudsters who offer bogus admission letters, scholarships, or student visa packages through unauthorized agents. These scams often present themselves…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Eritrea, a prevalent scam involves fraudulent advertisements for rental properties. Scammers often post listings for apartments that do not exist or are not available. They target newcomers, including students,…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Eritrea, job seekers, especially skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality sector, are increasingly targeted by a specific scam involving fake job offers. Fraudsters often present themselves as…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
The fake visa agent scam is a prevalent issue in Eritrea, targeting individuals seeking visas, residence permits, work permits, or even embassy appointments. Scammers often pose as legitimate agents, claiming they can…
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