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Emmanuel · 24 Oct 2025
Shift Supervisor
Hi, Seek community,
I am a Mechanical Fitter from PNG showing my interest in job openings in Australia.
I have recently been contacted by You Solved Recruitment for a sponsored role in the NSW area, however, I have been asked to provide my bank statements and pay for my Australian VISA. I do not fully understand why I am going to pay when the role is a sponsored role. Can anyone please kindly make it clear or shine a light on the situation?
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SEEK Admin · 24 Oct 2025
Hey Emmanuel. We can’t confirm if this is legit or not, but we do want to flag that some people have been taken advantage of in similar situations.
You can check out some common scams here: https://www.seek.com.au/security-hub/category/current-scams , and just a heads-up, SEEK will never reach out via WhatsApp or similar apps to offer jobs.
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SEEK Admin · 25 Oct 2025
We can't give advice on the process Emmanuel. We recommend getting in touch with Department of Home Affairs for some assistance before you make any decisions. You can contact them here: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/contact-us
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Anon156028 · 17 Nov 2025
Sales Representative
If in doubt, ask for an ABN. If they don’t give you one, it’s probably a scam.
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