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title: Mauritania Scam Alerts
description: Current immigration scam alerts in Mauritania, with red flags and protection steps.
image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png
---

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🇲🇷 MAURITANIA SCAM ALERTS

Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Mauritania. Read red flags before you send money or documents.

MediumDocument Fraud

DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, NOTARY, OR APOSTILLE OVERCHARGE

In Mauritania, a prevalent scam targets newcomers, particularly visa applicants, families, students, and workers, through overcharging for document translation, notarisation, or apostille services. This scam often…

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MediumArrival Fraud

FAKE BORDER, AIRPORT, OR FAST-TRACK ASSISTANCE FEE

In Mauritania, a concerning scam is emerging where individuals impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. These scammers may approach you upon arrival, asserting that you need to pay a special…

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MediumEducation Fraud

FAKE UNIVERSITY OR SCHOLARSHIP LETTER

In Mauritania, a concerning trend has emerged where fraudsters target students, parents, and scholarship applicants by offering fake admission and scholarship letters. These scammers often pose as unofficial agents,…

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MediumHousing Fraud

RENTAL DEPOSIT BEFORE VIEWING OR CONTRACT

In Mauritania, a prevalent scam involves fraudulent advertisements for rental properties. Scammers often target newcomers, including students, families, and remote workers, by creating listings for non-existent…

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HighEmployment Fraud

FAKE JOB OFFER AND WORK PERMIT FEE

Scams involving fake job offers and fraudulent work permit fees are increasingly common in Mauritania. Often, fraudsters will send enticing job offers targeting job seekers, skilled workers, care workers, and…

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HighVisa Fraud

FAKE VISA AGENT PROMISING GUARANTEED APPROVAL

In Mauritania, a significant scam has emerged involving fake visa agents who promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, or work permits. These scammers often target various groups, including students,…

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