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📱 Hong Kong Visa Scam Alert! Don't Fall For This
Hey Yangon youth! 👋 You’ve probably seen those flashy social media posts about “Guaranteed Jobs in Hong Kong Farms!”
Sounds amazing, right? Wrong. It’s a total scam — and we’re here to spill the tea. 🍵---🤔 What’s the Deal?
Someone’s spreading fake news about 10,000 Myanmar citizens getting visas to work in Hong Kong farms.
Sounds too good to be true? That’s because it IS.
Scammers are getting smarter — so we’ve got to be even smarter!---🚩 Why It's a Trap1. The Urgency Trap
The post screams “Limited slots! Apply NOW!” — classic scam move.
Real visas don’t disappear like TikTok trends.
Government programs come with clear deadlines — not random Telegram forwards.(🖼️ Visual: Side-by-side of the scam's “HURRY!” text vs. official visa page.)---2. No Official Source
🔍 The Hong Kong Immigration Department has said nothing about this.
You can check their official website — there’s no such thing as an "agricultural visa" for Myanmar workers.(🖼️ Visual: Screenshot of real Hong Kong visa webpage)---3. Payment = Scam
💸 “Pay $50 to reserve your spot”? Nope.
Real visa fees are paid after approval — and only through secure platforms.
🚨 Bonus red flag: They ask for your NRC copy — that’s straight-up identity theft territory.---✅ What You Should Do- 🔗 Verify, Verify, Verify: Always check the HK Immigration site.
- 👩🏫 Ask Trusted Adults: Talk to your parents, teachers, or a real career advisor.
- 🚨 Report Suspicious Posts: Flag scams on Facebook/Telegram to help protect others.---💡 Final Take
Don’t be fooled by flashy promises.
Real opportunities take time, research, and effort.Stay smart, stay safe, Yangon. You got this. 👊

🧓 Exposing the "Special Hong Kong Agri-Worker Visa" Fraud
A Dangerous Deception Targeting Myanmar Workers---Recently, a message widely spread on platforms such as Telegram and Facebook has caught public attention. The message claims that there are 10,000 “Special Agricultural Worker Visas” for Myanmar citizens to work in Hong Kong.However, after verification from multiple sources, this claim is completely false.---⚠️ Why This Matters
This scam preys on the hopes of Myanmar workers eager for economic opportunity.
It uses urgency to lure victims and can lead to devastating financial loss — even social instability.---📌 Key Facts1. Official Denial
According to a statement from the Immigration Department of Hong Kong, there is no such thing as a “Special Agricultural Worker Visa.”
All visa announcements must come through official government channels.2. Historical Context
Fraudulent job schemes cost Myanmar migrant workers US$23 million in 2024 alone — a 17% increase from 2023 (ILO data).3. Technical Red Flags
- Outdated HK government logos (discontinued in 2023)
- Fake contact info from non-existent departments
- Grammar errors not found in official statements---🇲🇲 Government Response
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, and Population has activated its anti-fraud task force.
> “These criminals exploit our people’s work ethic. We’re collaborating with INTERPOL to trace the scam’s digital footprint.”
> — Deputy Minister U Htin Aung---✅ What You Can Do- Only trust official websites or embassy announcements
- Never transfer money to strangers online
- Report suspicious posts to local authorities or trusted channels---🧠 Final Take
The so-called “Agri-Worker Visa” is a predatory scam.
To protect yourself and your family:
Verify first. Think critically. Trust only official sources.We urge all citizens to remain cautious and report scams.
Protecting our people from deception is a shared responsibility.

📊 Workshop Impact
✔️ Class average: 84.3 / 100
🏆 Top performer: Rachel Liu (HK PolyU)
🛠️ Skills gained: Generational targeting, AI-aware writing, disinfo counter-narratives