🇳🇪 Niger Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Niger. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Niger, a common scam targets newcomers seeking essential document services such as translation, notarisation, or apostille. These scams often involve agents who overcharge for their services or provide documents…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
Scammers are increasingly targeting tourists and newcomers to Niger by impersonating airport staff, immigration officials, or travel agents. They often claim that visitors must pay a special fee to enter the country,…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Niger, a prevalent scam targets students, parents, and scholarship applicants seeking educational opportunities. Fraudsters pose as unofficial agents, offering fake admission letters, scholarships, or student visa…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Niger, a prevalent scam targets newcomers and families seeking housing. Scammers advertise non-existent apartments, often using attractive photos and enticing rental prices to lure victims. They pressure potential…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Niger, a prevalent scam involves fraudsters sending fake job offers to individuals seeking employment, particularly targeting skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality sector. These scammers often…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In Niger, a prevalent scam involves fake visa agents who falsely promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, work permits, or even appointments at embassies. These scammers often employ tactics that…
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