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Thailand warns travellers against fake digital arrival card websitesBeware of fake websites charging for Thailand's Digital Arrival Card. This service is free and mandatory for all foreign visitors. Register...
Thailand considers cutting visa-free stay to 30 days to address security risksThailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to propose reducing the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 to 30 days. This move aims to curb...
Valentine’s day romance scams: How to protect yourself from fraudstersValentine’s Day is a time when online romance scams spike, targeting individuals searching for love or connection. Scammers often exploit f...
New Zealand warns immigrants of rise in visa scam phone callsImmigration New Zealand (INZ) has issued a warning about a surge in phone scams targeting residents and visa holders. Scammers, posing as I...
Dubai issues advisory to residents and job seekers on fake work visa scamsDubai Police issue a stern warning against fake work visa scams. Fraudsters are targeting individuals with false job offers and illegal vis...
Thailand tightens tourist visa rules to curb criminal activityThailand is implementing stricter checks on foreigners making frequent visa runs to curb misuse of visa-free stays and criminal activity. I...
Australia joins global partners to combat visa fraud during International Fraud Awareness WeekAustralia and its international partners are launching a campaign to fight visa fraud. This initiative aims to protect people from scams an...
Australian banks gain new powers to tackle crypto-linked scams targeting international studentsAustralia is enhancing its fight against money laundering. New powers will help banks quickly identify and stop criminals exploiting intern...
Nigerian who came to India on medical visa in 2013 among six arrested for fake lottery and gift scamDelhi Police arrested six men, including two Nigerian nationals, for running an online scam. The accused posed as foreign women and promise...
Indian students in US sentenced in multi-million dollar fraud schemes targeting elderly nativesTwo Indian students in the US, Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel and Moinuddin Mohammed, received prison sentences for separate fraud schemes target...
Tamil Nadu government warns job seekers about recruitment scams in Southeast AsiaThe Tamil Nadu government has warned aspiring job seekers about unscrupulous recruitment agents promising jobs in Southeast Asia. Recent re...
UK gurdwara issues scam warning after Indians duped with fake job offersThe Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend posted a copy of the scam advertisement with the words “Scam Alert” on its website and soci...
Indian mission in UK probes illegal visa handlersWhile British travellers booked to fly out to India in the coming weeks have been complaining of a lack of availability of visa slots to ge...
Immigration scams are on the rise in the US. Here's what you should knowThe scams are varied and use multiple points of contact like emails, websites, and mail. Many times, the amount of information the scammers...
Beware of online dating! Romance scams hits all-time high as fraudsters swindle millions in the name of 'virtual' loveIn the US, romance scams in 2021 increased by nearly 80 percent.
Indian Embassy in UAE warns of online visa scamThe Indian Embassy in the UAE has unearthed an apparent online visa scam and has warned foreigners against falling victim to fraudsters.
- Duped Indian students ignored red flags
Tri-Valley University had a reputation as a "Diploma Mill" that offered a spurious route to employment and immigration in the US.