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Is this agent trustworthy?

Answer 10 quick questions about the agent you're talking to. You'll see which answers are warning signs — and why.

1Did they promise a guaranteed visa or admission?

YesNoNot sure

Nobody can guarantee a visa — only the embassy decides. A guarantee is one of the clearest warning signs.

2Did they offer or suggest fake or altered documents (e.g. a fake bank statement)?

YesNoNot sure

Fake documents can lead to a refusal and a long ban. Stop working with them.

3Did they ask you to pay university tuition into a personal account?

YesNoNot sure

Tuition is paid to the university's official account, never to a person.

4Is it impossible to find the university or programme on the official university website?

YesNoNot sure

Every real programme is listed by the university itself. Check the official website before paying.

5Did you receive the price, services and refund terms in writing before paying?

YesNoNot sure

Without written terms you have nothing to rely on if something goes wrong.

6Are they pushing you to pay today or 'lose your place'?

YesNoNot sure

Real deadlines are published by universities. Pressure to pay immediately is a common scam tactic.

7Do they want the full amount upfront, before any work is done?

YesNoNot sure

Paying in stages protects you. Be careful with anyone who wants everything at once.

8Do you know who they really are (real name, business, a way to verify them)?

YesNoNot sure

An anonymous account with no way to verify it makes it easy to disappear.

9Did they send an acceptance letter you can't confirm with the university?

YesNoNot sure

Ask the university directly whether the letter is real before you pay for anything else.

10Did they explain the risks honestly, including that you could be refused?

YesNoNot sure

A reliable adviser tells you about risks and alternatives, not only good news.

Your answers stay on your device and are not sent anywhere.

No clear warning signs

Based on your answers, nothing stands out. Still check the fees on the university's website and keep everything in writing.

Be careful

Some answers are warning signs. Read the notes above each flagged question and clear them up before you pay anything.

Serious warning signs

Your answers match common scam patterns. We strongly recommend not paying anything more until you have verified everything with the university and the embassy.

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This test is general guidance, not legal advice. It applies to any agent — including us.

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