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Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

Release Date
2026-03-01
Media
Absolute Immigration
Summary
Thousands of migrants each year fall victim to visa scams in Australia and New Zealand. These scams often involve fake migration agents, false job offers, forged documents, and upfront payments with no legitimate services, targeting people who lack knowledge of immigration procedures or face urgent timelines.

One case involved a Chinese migrant who paid $18,000 to an offshore agent for a work visa in New Zealand, only to discover that the job offer was fake and documents had been forged. Although authorities confirmed the scam and granted him a protection visa, he recovered only a small portion of his money.

Common scams include unlicensed advisers promising guaranteed visas, impersonation of government authorities, fake websites and social media accounts, romance scams, and false promises of employment or fast-tracked visas. Warning signs include pressure for upfront payments, lack of written agreements, poor communication, and offers that seem too good to be true.

The article stresses the importance of verifying immigration advisers’ credentials and using licensed professionals. It also explains that advisers can be officially verified in New Zealand and Australia through government registration systems.
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