--- title: South Korea Scam Alerts description: Current immigration scam alerts in South Korea, with red flags and protection steps. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇰🇷 SOUTH KOREA SCAM ALERTS Verified patterns affecting immigrants in South Korea. Read red flags before you send money or documents. MediumDocument Fraud DOCUMENT TRANSLATION, NOTARY, OR APOSTILLE OVERCHARGE In South Korea, newcomers sometimes hit the risk of being overcharged for essential document services, including translation, notarization, and apostille processes. Many visa applicants, families, students, and workers… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/south-korea/document-translation-notary-overcharge/] MediumArrival Fraud FAKE BORDER, AIRPORT, OR FAST-TRACK ASSISTANCE FEE In South Korea, a scam has emerged where individuals impersonate airport personnel, immigration officials, or travel agents. They claim that you must pay a special fee to enter the country, avoid questioning, expedite… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/south-korea/fake-border-airport-assistance-fee/] MediumEducation Fraud FAKE UNIVERSITY OR SCHOLARSHIP LETTER In South Korea, a common scam involves fraudsters posing as representatives of universities or scholarship programs. These scammers often target students, parents, and scholarship applicants, offering fake admission… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/south-korea/fake-university-or-scholarship-letter/] MediumHousing Fraud RENTAL DEPOSIT BEFORE VIEWING OR CONTRACT In South Korea, a common rental scam targets newcomers, particularly students, families, and remote workers. Scammers often post listings for fake apartments, pressuring potential renters to send a deposit before they… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/south-korea/rental-deposit-before-viewing/] HighEmployment Fraud FAKE JOB OFFER AND WORK PERMIT FEE The Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee scam is a prevalent fraud targeting job seekers in South Korea, especially skilled workers, care workers, and those in the hospitality sector. Scammers send enticing job offers,… Read full alert → [/scam-alerts/south-korea/fake-job-offer-work-permit-fee/] HighVisa Fraud FAKE VISA AGENT PROMISING GUARANTEED APPROVAL In South Korea, a prevalent scam involves fake visa agents who promise guaranteed visa approvals for various types of visas, including residence permits, work permits, and student visas. 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