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🇲🇩 Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee

HighEmployment FraudPublisher: MigrantIQ Safety3 min read6 reported cases

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

How this scam works

What is the Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee Scam?

In Moldova, job seekers often fall victim to scams involving fake job offers. Fraudsters typically advertise enticing job positions online or through social media, targeting skilled workers, care workers, and hospitality workers. Once a job seeker expresses interest, the scammer sends a seemingly legitimate job offer. However, this offer is a ploy to extract money from the applicant.

How do Scammers Operate?

After receiving the job offer, the applicant is asked to pay various fees for work permits, medical examinations, insurance, accommodation, courier services, or document processing. These fees are often presented as necessary to secure employment, even though the employer has not verified the applicant's credentials or conducted any interviews. This scam can lead to significant financial losses for individuals who are desperate for employment in Moldova.

How Can You Identify This Scam?

Many victims report feeling pressured to send money quickly, often using informal payment methods. You should remain vigilant and recognize the signs of this type of fraud. Always ensure that the job offer is legitimate before making any payments.

Red flags

Job offer arrives without an interview or skills assessment
Salary offered is significantly higher than the average market rate
Employer requests payment of immigration or recruitment fees upfront
Company website, address, or registration cannot be independently verified

How to protect yourself

To avoid falling victim to this scam, always verify the employer through official company registries and contact their details in Moldova. Do not send recruitment or permit fees to personal accounts. Confirm whether the employer is legally registered and if the job offer has been posted on credible platforms. Trust your instincts; if something seems off, it probably is.

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

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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.
Moldova 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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