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Scammers Exploit International Students in £17,000 Fraud

2/25/2025

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International students in the UK are targeted by scammers posing as recruitment agents, costing them up to £17,000 for fake sponsorship certificates.
Student Circus initiated an awareness campaign to inform students about job scams and offer protective strategies.
A case study featured Maya, an international student who lost £2,500 to a fraudulent training company.
Although work visa applications are rising, only 10% of UK employers with sponsorship licenses are eligible for international graduates.

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Story summary

International students in the UK are targeted by scammers posing as recruitment agents, costing them up to £17,000 for fake sponsorship certificates.
Student Circus initiated an awareness campaign to inform students about job scams and offer protective strategies.
A case study featured Maya, an international student who lost £2,500 to a fraudulent training company.
Although work visa applications are rising, only 10% of UK employers with sponsorship licenses are eligible for international graduates.