Posts Tagged ‘Immigration scam’

Scammers pose as agents to trick potential migrants

Thursday, February 15th, 2024

Immigration New Zealand is warning potential migrants to watch out for scam job offers and visas that seem too good to be true. The agency says scams on social media and apps like WhatsApp are becoming more commonplace. General manager of immigration compliance and investigation Steve Watson said unscrupulous people were targeting migrants wanting to Read more

Tongan immigration scammer targets South Auckland Churches

Friday, June 15th, 2012

A Tongan immigration scammer is targeting South Auckland churches selling fake New Zealand residencies for almost $300. Thousands of Tongans living in New Zealand have been caught up in the scam, prompting the community to call for urgent Government action. The scammer, Fetongi Malupo, has also travelled to Tonga to lure in people, claiming to Read more