DOLE warns vs. ‘visa docs clearance’ scam

The advisory did not disclose the supposed amount to be paid to the department as clearance fee. (File Photo By Judgefloro – Own work, CC0)

MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday clarified that it is not mandated to issue any visa documents.

“The department is not in any way mandated to vet, process, or approve any visa documents for Filipino citizens desiring to migrate or emigrate to any foreign country,” it said.

The warning came amid reports of unscrupulous individuals or groups using the name of the department to ask for a clearance fee for the issuance of visa documents.

“Scam Alert. DOLE-NCR warns the public against scammers attempting to request a clearance fee of visa documents that should be paid to the Department of Labor and Employment,” it said.

The advisory did not disclose the supposed amount to be paid to the department as clearance fee.

The DOLE-NCR also urged the people to be wary of groups or individuals they are transacting with.

“Stay vigilant and protected against these fraudulent activities,” it said.