Guides
How the scams work, and how to protect yourself
Plain-English guides to the scams that target people moving to the UK for work, including Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) sales, fake job offers and refund promises.
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Guide
Certificate of Sponsorship scams: how they work and how to protect yourself
A Certificate of Sponsorship is not something you can buy. This guide explains what it really is, the rules that stop sponsors charging you, the warning signs of a scam, and how to check a sponsor before you hand over any money.
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