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flag Scammers pose as Australia’s Home Affairs to trick visa applicants into paying for fake fast-tracking, officials warn.

flag Scammers are impersonating Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, contacting visa applicants with fake offers to speed up processing for payment. flag Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke warns genuine staff never request extra fees for faster service. flag Victims are advised to hang up on unsolicited calls, delete suspicious messages, and verify communications through official channels like the department’s website or ImmiAccount. flag The department confirms the scam is ongoing and urges applicants to use strong passwords, update devices, and enable multi-factor authentication to protect against fraud.

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