Not True: Walk-in for Registration

by Information & Communications Technology | Feb 26, 2025 | Beware of Scams, Notices

We have been notified of a recent TikTok video spreading false information that UNHCR is providing UNHCR cards and registration appointments for married couples who walk into UNHCR. The video also encourages individuals to come to UNHCR for walk-in appointments and...

Beware of Scam: Special Relocation Program for Afghans

by Information & Communications Technology | Feb 17, 2025 | Beware of Scams, Notices

UNHCR has received reports of another scam targeting Afghan nationals. In addition to the scam on resettlement to the Netherlands via a Special Humanitarian Visa, there are organizations in Kabul (Afghanistan) claiming that Afghans can apply for a humanitarian visa...

Beware of Scam: Resettlement to the Netherlands for Afghan Nationals

by Information & Communications Technology | Feb 10, 2025 | Beware of Scams, Notices

UNHCR has received reports of a scam targeting Afghan nationals. Through emails, the individual claims that the UNHCR and US Forces Afghanistan (USFORA) are assisting 50 applicants to resettle to the Netherlands via a Special Humanitarian Visa. This is a scam. These...

Beware of Scam: Appointments Outside Office Hours

by Super Administrator | Oct 1, 2024 | Beware of Scams, Notices

UNHCR has received reports of individuals receiving WhatsApp messages to come to the UNHCR office at night for UNHCR services. This is a scam. UNHCR only gives appointments within office hours (Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM). Beware of individuals asking you to come to...

Beware of Scam: Fake Refugee Malaysia App by Haris

by Super Administrator | Sep 6, 2024 | Beware of Scams, Notices

UNHCR has received reports that a Rohingya individual known as Haris Bhai, Mr Haris, Haris Khan, and Mr Barmi has set up a new fake Refugee Malaysia app using the UNHCR logo. This is the same person that has posted videos on YouTube claiming to be able to provide...

Beware of Scam: Mr Haris / Haris Khan / Mr Barmi

by Super Administrator | Jun 12, 2024 | Beware of Scams, Notices

UNHCR has received reports that a Rohingya individual who claims to be able to provide access to UNHCR processes has set up a new WhatsApp group and channel using the UNHCR logo. This is the same person that has posted videos on YouTube who claims to be able to...