--- title: Malta Scam Alerts description: Current immigration scam alerts in Malta, with red flags and protection steps. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇲🇹 MALTA SCAM ALERTS Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Malta. Read red flags before you send money or documents. MediumDocument Fraud DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, NOTARY, OR APOSTILLE OVERCHARGE In Malta, newcomers sometimes hit the threat of being overcharged for essential services related to document translation, notarisation, or apostille processing. This scam primarily targets visa applicants, families,… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/malta/document-translation-notary-overcharge/] MediumArrival Fraud FAKE BORDER, AIRPORT, OR FAST-TRACK ASSISTANCE FEE In Malta, a concerning scam involves individuals impersonating airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. These scammers claim that newcomers must pay a special fee to enter the country, avoid questioning,… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/malta/fake-border-airport-assistance-fee/] MediumEducation Fraud FAKE UNIVERSITY OR SCHOLARSHIP LETTER In Malta, a concerning trend has emerged involving fraudulent offers of admission, scholarships, or student visa packages from unofficial agents. Scammers target prospective students, parents, and scholarship… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/malta/fake-university-or-scholarship-letter/] MediumHousing Fraud RENTAL DEPOSIT BEFORE VIEWING OR CONTRACT In Malta, a prevalent scam targets newcomers, especially students, families, and remote workers. Scammers advertise fictitious rental properties, often at enticingly low prices. They create a sense of urgency,… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/malta/rental-deposit-before-viewing/] HighEmployment Fraud FAKE JOB OFFER AND WORK PERMIT FEE In Malta, job seekers, especially skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality sector, are increasingly targeted by scammers offering fake job opportunities. These fraudsters often send unsolicited… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/malta/fake-job-offer-work-permit-fee/] HighVisa Fraud FAKE VISA AGENT PROMISING GUARANTEED APPROVAL In Malta, a prevalent scam involves individuals posing as visa agents who promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, work permits, or even appointments at embassies. 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