British high commissioner to India Alex Ellis on Wednesday issued an alert for a UK visa scam pointing out that fraudulent visas are on the rise on the internet, which are handed to the applicants using his name. He further advised applicants to remain vigilant in case the deal looks ‘to good to be true.’ The update comes only two days after High Commissioner of India to the UK announced to resumption e-Visa facility in India.
In a tweet thread, Ellis notified that I am seeing an increase in visa scams, using my name. He advised applicants to remain alert of three situations as they might turn out to be traps.
What situations can turn out to be traps?
If it sounds too good to be true – such as an easy job in the UK, or a way to get a UK visa quickly and easily.
If you are guaranteed a visa to the UK using documents the scammer provides.
If you are asked…
