A Nigerian lady who had painstakingly saved up the substantial sum of 10,000 pounds (equivalent to approximately N9.7 million) with the hope of securing a promising job opportunity in the UK was left devastated upon her arrival in London. Her dreams were mercilessly shattered when she discovered that she had fallen victim to a heartless visa scam, as uncovered in an investigative report by Sky News UK.
The identity of this unfortunate victim remains confidential, but her story serves as a grim warning to those who dream of relocating to the UK to live and work. She entrusted her hard-earned money to a visa agent, believing that her aspirations were finally within reach. She was promised a work visa and assured that a job was waiting for her in the UK, all thanks to a supposed sponsor.
However, the harsh reality unfolded upon her arrival in the United Kingdom. There was no job, and she had fallen prey to unscrupulous scammers who had manipulated her dreams and drained her savings. Tragically, she is not alone in her ordeal, as numerous others have found themselves ensnared in similarly distressing situations.
In a parallel story, another Nigerian couple, driven by their aspirations for a brighter future, sold their property and took out a loan to scrape together the £10,000 demanded by the dishonest visa agent. Like many others, they believed they were embarking on a journey that would lead to a prosperous life in the UK. However, their dreams were brutally shattered upon their arrival, as they too realized that the promised job opportunities were nothing more than a cruel deception perpetuated by the unscrupulous visa agent.
Netizens Reactions…
@ywiggan said; “The Home Office really don't care. This is so sad that human beings are treated like this.”
@tazmaniac.1115 commented; “She seems hardworking and her English is excellent.”
@adetounafolabi6436 said; “Some paid 13,000k. Extortion is too much. Very wicked people. It is well.”
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