Germany

Fake blocked-account agencies charging upfront fees. Always use official providers (Expatrio, Fintiba).

Netherlands

Fraudulent housing contracts targeting incoming students. Never transfer money before viewing.

France

Fake CROUS accommodation listings. Verify through official university housing portals.

Spain

Fake Erasmus housing communities collecting deposits via social media.

Ireland

Social media room scams near university intake windows. Use registered accommodation services.

Portugal

Private accommodation fraud near university campuses. Demand signed contracts.

Australia

Fake education agent scams. Verify agents through official EATC registry.

Canada

Fraudulent DLI (Designated Learning Institution) claims. Verify on IRCC website.

Switzerland

Fake scholarship offers requiring upfront fees. Only apply through official university portals.

UAE

Unlicensed education consultants charging excessive fees. Verify through KHDA or ADEK.

Qatar

Fake university branch campus claims. Verify through Qatar Foundation Education City.