🇳🇱 Netherlands Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Netherlands. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In the Netherlands, newcomers, including visa applicants, families, students, and workers, may encounter scams related to document translation, notarization, or apostille services. Some agents exploit the unfamiliarity…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
Scams targeting newcomers to the Netherlands often involve deceptive practices by individuals posing as airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. These fraudsters may claim that travelers must pay an…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
Fraudsters are increasingly targeting students, parents, and scholarship applicants in the Netherlands with offers of admission, scholarships, or student visa packages through unofficial channels. These scams often…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In the Netherlands, a common housing fraud scheme involves scammers advertising fake rental properties. These scams often target students, families, new arrivals, and remote workers who are searching for housing. The…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
Job seekers in the Netherlands should be cautious of scams involving fake job offers and requests for upfront fees. These scams often target skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality sector.…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In the Netherlands, a prevalent scam involves fake visa agents who promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, and work permits. These scammers often target various groups, including students, workers,…
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