🇰🇷 South Korea Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in South Korea. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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. These scammers often present…
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