Scam Alert & Safety Guide
Protect yourself and your family from fraudulent agencies. Learn the warning signs and report anyone misusing the BSSAJ name.
How to identify a scam agency
Guaranteed visa or admission
No agency can guarantee a visa or school admission. Such promises are a major warning sign.
Cash-only or upfront pressure
Be cautious of cash-only payments, missing receipts, or pressure to pay large amounts quickly.
Fake BSSAJ affiliation
Anyone claiming BSSAJ membership should appear in our verification tool. If they don't, they are not a member.
No verifiable office or record
Legitimate agencies have a verifiable office, contact details, and a track record you can check.
Always verify first
Before you trust or pay any agency, confirm its BSSAJ membership using our official verification tool.
Verify an agencyWhat BSSAJ never does
- Guarantee a visa, admission, or job
- Demand cash payments without an official receipt
- Authorize anyone to collect money on its behalf
Report a suspicious agency
Help protect other students. Your report is confidential and reviewed by the BSSAJ team. You may report anonymously.