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TRAVEL SCAM
Madrid, Spain
TIE Appointment Scam
Scammers resell residence permit appointment slots at high prices
High Risk
COMMON LOCATIONS
Immigration offices, online booking platforms
HOW IT HAPPENS
HOW THE SCAM WORKS
Bots or intermediaries book appointments and resell them for profit
WATCH FOR THIS
WARNING SIGNS
No available slots, offers to “buy appointment”, high unofficial fees
STAY SMART
HOW TO AVOID IT
Book only via official government website, avoid agents, wait for official slots
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