Migration Industry Watch
Fraud patterns. Verified signals.
A public safety layer that documents how scams operate, what verification should look like, and how victims can respond.
“Guaranteed Visa” Claims: How They Trap Victims
FRAUD PATTERN · 4/4/2026
Fraudsters sell certainty. Real immigration does not provide guaranteed approvals from private agents.
Common patterns include urgency tactics, vague scope, hidden add-on fees, and refusing written refund terms. The safest response is to demand written scope + a lawful contract, verify licensing, and never pay into personal accounts.
Signals
Guarantee language without legal basisRefusal to provide written scope, invoice, and refund termsPayment requests to personal accountsPressure tactics (“quota ends tonight”)
Company Domain Spoofing and Fake Offer Letters
VERIFICATION · 3/30/2026
Lookalike domains and cloned employer names are widely used to create fake job offers and LMIA scams.
Verify the domain ownership, check if the business email matches the official domain, and cross-check registry data. Avoid “offer letter first, payment now” scams.
Signals
Free email providers used for “corporate” communicationDomain differs by one characterMissing employer registry referencesUpfront payments for job offers