Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Australia has joined global partners to combat visa fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week, stressing that visa fraud is a growing global issue, with criminals deceiving individuals through false visa guarantees, fake visa documents, and claims of being legitimate migration agents.

These scams can result in significant financial loss, emotional distress, and long-term impacts on a person's ability to travel, said the Australian High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday, noting that the Australian government never requests payments through social media or unofficial websites.

The Australian High Commission in Bangladesh, in partnership with international counterparts, is raising awareness of visa scams and fraudulen...