A woman had big dreams of relocating to the United Kingdom to start a new chapter of her life as a full-fledged resident.
Hopeful and excited, the visa agents she had sourced help from required her to pay Ksh 1.8 million for the entire process.
The visa agents told her they had secured a visa and a job offer for her in the UK.
Little did she know, this was the start of a devastating scam.
In her quest for a fresh start abroad, the woman entrusted a visa agent with a staggering sum, KSh 1.8 million, to secure her passage and employment in the UK.
She had diligently saved this hefty amount while in Nigeria, eagerly anticipating a bright future in the UK.
The agent assured her that not only was the visa taken care of, but also a job was waiting for her upon arrival, having supposedly found her a sponsor in the UK.
The dream of a new beginning seemed so close she could almost touch it.
With her heart brimming with excitement and hope, she embarked on her journey to the UK.
However, upon reaching her destination, the truth unfolded—a brutal reality check.
The job offer she believed to be real was, in fact, a cruel trick.
She had fallen prey to heartless scammers who had shattered her dreams and stolen her hard-earned money.
Unfortunately, she was not alone in this dire situation.
Sadly, many others have also been victims of such deceitful schemes.
Netizens shared how they were scammed.
Serving as a stern warning to people seeking opportunities abroad.
The woman’s story stands as a testament to the importance of due diligence and caution in the pursuit of one’s aspirations.