Immigration Fraud Scam Targets Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals in France should be on guard against an ongoing immigration fraud scheme.

Individuals posing as officers from the French migration office (OFII) reportedly telephone foreign nationals, falsely claiming that victims have not yet completed all immigration formalities. The perpetrators then pressure the victims to pay a fee to complete the necessary formalities or face deportation. The perpetrators may already possess personal information about the victim, such as date of birth and arrival date in France.

The OFII is aware of the scam and has filed complaints with the appropriate police agencies.

Take precautions if you receive a suspicious call from someone claiming that there is a problem with your immigration records or demanding payment of fees. You should also contact your immigration service provider, who can forward the information to the OFII.

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen Global or send an email to [email protected].