🇻🇪 Venezuela Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in Venezuela. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In Venezuela, many newcomers face the risk of being overcharged for essential document services, including translations, notarizations, and apostilles. Scammers often target visa applicants, families, students, and…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
In Venezuela, a common scam involves individuals posing as airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents who demand payment for supposed border or airport assistance. These scammers often approach tourists,…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In Venezuela, a growing concern for students and scholarship applicants is the rise of scams involving fake university or scholarship letters. Fraudsters often pose as unofficial agents, claiming to offer admission…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In Venezuela, it is becoming increasingly common for scammers to target newcomers seeking housing. These fraudsters advertise fake apartments and put pressure on potential renters to pay a deposit before they have the…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
In Venezuela, job seekers are increasingly targeted by fraudsters who send out fake job offers. These scams often promise lucrative positions in various sectors, including skilled labor, care services, and hospitality.…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
The fake visa agent scam is a serious issue affecting many individuals seeking visas, residence permits, or work permits in Venezuela. Scammers pose as legitimate agents, claiming they can guarantee approval for…
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