🇹🇿 Tanzania Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Tanzania. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Tanzania, newcomers often encounter scams related to document translation, notarisation, and apostille services. Some agents exploit the confusion surrounding these processes, especially for visa applicants,…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Tanzania, a prevalent scam involves individuals impersonating airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents, demanding unauthorized fees from tourists and other newcomers. These scammers often claim that…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Tanzania, a prevalent scam targets students and parents seeking higher education opportunities. Fraudsters pose as representatives of universities or scholarship organizations, offering fake admission letters or…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Tanzania, a common housing scam involves fraudulent rental listings that target newcomers, including students, families, and remote workers. Scammers post appealing ads for apartments or houses, often with…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Tanzania, a significant number of job seekers fall victim to a scam involving fake job offers. Fraudsters often send unsolicited job offers to individuals, particularly targeting skilled workers, care workers, and…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
Scammers in Tanzania are exploiting the hopes of visa applicants by posing as fake visa agents who promise guaranteed visa approvals, residence permits, work permits, or even appointments at embassies. These fraudsters…
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