🇮🇪 Ireland Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Ireland. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Ireland, newcomers may encounter scams involving the overcharging for services related to document translation, notarisation, or apostille certification. These scams often target visa applicants, families, students,…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
Scammers in Ireland are targeting newcomers, including tourists, first-time travelers, workers, and students, by impersonating airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. They claim that payment of a special…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Ireland, a prevalent scam involves fraudsters posing as educational institutions or scholarship providers. These scammers target students, parents, and scholarship applicants by offering fake admission letters or…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
The rental deposit scam is a prevalent issue in Ireland, particularly affecting students, families, new arrivals, and remote workers. Scammers often post attractive listings for apartments or houses that do not exist…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Ireland, there has been a notable increase in scams where fraudsters send fake job offers to unsuspecting job seekers. These scams often target skilled workers, care workers, and individuals seeking employment in…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
The Fake Visa Agent scam in Ireland involves individuals or groups claiming they can guarantee visa approvals, residence permits, work permits, or appointments at embassies. These scammers often present themselves as…
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