Scam Alert: Fake Ireland Work Permit Offers Targeting Africans – What You Must Know

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Fake Jobs and Visas for Ireland

 

URGENT: Ireland Visa & Work Permit Scam Warning

A number of dangerous fraudulent recruitment schemes are currently circulating about IRISH WORK OFFERS, claiming to offer 2-year work permits for unskilled jobs in Ireland — including roles like petrol station attendants, kitchen helpers, farm packers, and cleaners.

 

Victims are being asked to pay €4,000 upfront, with a total cost of €11,000, under the promise of employment, accommodation, and visa sponsorship.
 

These claims are FALSE, DANGEROUS, and potentially CRIMINAL.

           A number of enquirers are asking about the authenticity of these job. Immigration rules change regularly. However, having carefully enquired and verified the claims made in the messages, we have confirmed that MOST OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO "CLIENTS" FALSE 

Here’s what you need to know 👇

❌ The Fraudulent Message Includes:

  • Unskilled jobs (farm worker, cleaner, petrol station staff)

  • 2-year work permits with accommodation and medical insurance

  • Claims of training “approved by the employer’s HR”

  • €4,000 upfront “subscription” before permit processing

  • Using FREE emails like xxx@gmail.com and contact number +234810xxxxx

  • Operating location at or around: xxxxxxx Street, Yaba, Lagos

✅ What does the Irish Government Actually Say?:

  1. Ireland does NOT issue work permits for unskilled roles like cleaning, packing, or petrol station work.

  2. Only skilled jobs (e.g., nurses, IT professionals, engineers) qualify for 2-year Critical Skills Permits.

  3. Irish law prohibits employers or agents from collecting large fees for visa processing.

  4. Visa fee is €60–€100 and work permit fees range between €500–€1,000, often paid by the employer.

  5. NO IRISH EMPLOYER will EVER require a training fee or UPFRONT payment before ANY OFFICAIL JOB OFFER - NEVER.

 

🔗 Official sources for verification: 

Employment permits

✅ https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/ 
✅ https://www.irishimmigration.ie

🚨 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore:

  • Gmail or personal email used for “official” recruitment

  • Requests for large payments before processing

  • Promises of jobs in sectors not approved by Ireland’s visa system

  • Fake training or permit bundling (when they bundle visa permit with job etc)

  • Pressure to act fast or “secure your slot”

📢 What You Should Do Now:

✔️ Do NOT pay any money or submit personal documents to unknown agents
✔️ Report this scam immediately to:

  • report@justice.ie (Irish Immigration Fraud Office)

  • abujaembassy@dfa.ie (Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria)

  • info@efccnigeria.org (EFCC Nigeria)


VISA FRAUD IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE IN IRELAND:

  1. Visa fraud is a criminal offense under Irish law - it's not just an immigration issue.

  2. If any Irish-based individuals or addresses are involved (e.g., sending fake offer letters or claiming Irish-based employers), it may be under Garda jurisdiction.

  3. Gardaí may escalate the matter to Interpol, cybercrime, or immigration enforcement.

✅ WHO TO TAG IN NIGERIA:


📢 Public Information Notice:

This blog post is being shared as a public alert, and the Irish Gardaí have been tagged for awareness. All details will be formally reported to @GardaInfo, @DFAIreland, and, where necessary, to @EFCCNigeria and the Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria.
 We strongly encourage any individuals who have been contacted, targeted, or affected to report directly to the appropriate authorities to prevent further harm.

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Team Lead:  Dr. Yinka Dixon

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**About the Author**  

**Dr. Yinka Dixon** – Journalist (Ireland/UK), BookPreneur, and Life Transitions Coach  

Founder of *New Beginnings Impact Journal*, empowering seniors and change seekers with verified tools for safe migration, digital income, and purposeful living.  


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