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12 scams that target newcomers abroad

A new lease, new paperwork and new apps all at once. This one-page guide names the 12 scams aimed at people who move abroad, and the single red flag to watch for in each.

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01 Inside

The 12 scams

  1. The hijacked rental
  2. The changed bank details
  3. Look-alike government sites
  4. The fake driving permit
  5. The fake police call
  6. The bank "fraud team"
  7. The dream job abroad
  8. Romance at a distance
  9. The friendly wrong number
  10. The emergency call home
  11. "Carry this for me"
  12. Fund recovery

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The Expat Scam and Privacy Playbook takes each of these further, with a before-you-move timeline, the steps to take if one gets you, and a self-audit workbook. USD 29.