Second Passport Scams

Getting Scammed on a Second Passport

Before getting a second passport, you might want to seriously take a close look at the source. Many companies these days know the great need for second passports. This is why many of them try to take advantage of those who don´t know any better. There are many common scams to look out for when researching your second passport options.
One common scam, offered by many internet companies, is citizenship programs. These programs acquire “citizenships” by personal connections in developing countries. The passports are usually those which an issuing authority has cancelled. They may look alright; however, they can´t be actually used when crossing a border. And then if you try to contact the “company”, they are suddenly unreachable, leaving you with a fake passport and wasted money.
Another scam is a government induced investment. This method for obtaining a second citizenship usually results in your investment never being returned to you or taking a long time to be given back to you. Make sure to think twice if an “investment” is really worth it or not.
Getting a second passport in a developing African country is also problematic. These passports usually can´t be used outside of Africa. It is also impossible to use this passport to open an account in a more developed country. You can also get in trouble this way because law enforcement officers are on the lookout for people scamming smaller countries.
Diplomatic passports are a common scam as well. The applicant ends up paying thousands of dollars and still ends up having to pay for visas to other countries.
Overall, there are a lot of scams to be wary of, but that doesn´t mean you can´t safely get a second passport. Just make sure to look for a reputable company that can genuinely help you get a legitimate second passport. 

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