🇵🇦 Panama Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Panama. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Panama, newcomers often encounter scams involving document translation, notarization, or apostille services. Some agents exploit the lack of familiarity with local processes and overcharge for translations or…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
Scammers targeting newcomers in Panama often pose as airport or immigration officials, claiming that special fees are required for entry or to expedite processing at the border. These individuals may approach you as…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Panama, a concerning trend has emerged involving fraudulent offers of university admission and scholarship letters. Scammers target students, parents, and scholarship applicants by posing as unofficial agents who…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Panama, a rental deposit scam has been targeting newcomers, including students, families, and remote workers. Scammers often advertise fake apartments, enticing potential renters with attractive prices and appealing…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Panama, a prevalent scam involves fraudulent job offers targeting job seekers, skilled workers, care workers, and hospitality workers. Scammers often send enticing job offers that appear legitimate, only to request…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
In Panama, a prevalent scam involves individuals posing as visa agents who promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, work permits, or even embassy appointments. These scammers often employ high-pressure…
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