A skilled worker visa to Australia is the dream of a lot of people. That scammers are aware of and are now preying on would-be applicants. They guarantee “approved” visas or skills assessments. This scam alert explains how these frauds work.  Fake agents result in huge financial and time wastage. Some victims even get banned for life. If you need assistance, like a CDR writing service, you need to be careful.

Common Ways Fake Agents Operate

Fake agents locate victims on popular social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp, or through email. They use profiles that look very professional. They say that they have some sort of "inside contacts" with Engineers Australia, ACS, or Home Affairs. They promise fast results or "100% success" for a fee.

They demand to be paid before they provide any services. Examples of methods include bank transfers into personal accounts, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. If you pay them, they may give you very low-quality reports or may not send you anything at all. Some of them even disappeared completely.

A standard scam method is CDR writing services. Fraudsters run ads for "100% positive CDR" They ask for a payment of $2, 000 to $5, 000. They deliver copied or AI, generated reports. Engineers Australia conducts plagiarism checks and rejects them. The applicant might be banned for 12 months or even longer.

Clear Warning Signs of a Scam

You need to look for these warning signs:

1. Promises about guaranteed approval or fixed scores
2. No official registration (MARA for agents)
3. Requests for unusual payment methods
4. Websites with poor English or without any contact details

There is absolutely no guarantee of results but taking professional CDR writing services increases your chances. The assessment is a separate and impartial process.

How to Protect Yourself?

Check the person or the company always. Migration agents have to be registered and look for a number on the official list. For CDR support, consult trusted community reviews.

Direct contact with official bodies. Engineers Australia and ACS are not specialist agents.

Safe Ways to Get CDR Help

Select an ethical CDR writing company with a focus on review and proofreading. They deal with form and language. You supply the actual projects and work experience.

Most applicants write the CDR on their own following the free EA instructions.

This scam alert warns against the fake guarantees. You need to stay alert to protect your dreams. Stay away from anyone who promises guaranteed success