π·π΄ Romania Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Romania. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Romania, newcomers sometimes hit a scam involving the overcharging for essential document services such as translations, notarisation, and apostilles. This scam primarily targets visa applicants, families, students,β¦
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Romania, a prevalent scam targets tourists, first-time travelers, workers, and students. Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents. They claim that you must pay a special fee toβ¦
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Romania, a prevalent form of education fraud involves scammers offering fake university admissions or scholarship letters. These fraudsters typically target students, parents, and scholarship applicants who areβ¦
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Romania, a common housing scam involves fraudulent advertisements for rental properties. Scammers often post enticing listings for apartments, claiming they are available for rent. They typically pressureβ¦
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
Fraudsters often target job seekers in Romania by sending enticing fake job offers. These offers may appear legitimate, featuring attractive salaries and benefits, aimed at skilled workers, care workers, and those inβ¦
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
Scammers in Romania have been targeting visa applicants, students, workers, and families by posing as fake visa agents who promise guaranteed approval for visas, residence permits, work permits, or embassyβ¦
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