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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Super Administrator | Jul 10, 2024 | Notices
Please be informed that registration with UNHCR only takes place at the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur. There is no mobile registration. UNHCR does not conduct registration interviews or issues UNHCR documents at community events, community centres, NGO offices, etc. To...
