We wish to alert residents to a reported scam involving an organisation calling itself the "Migration Centre," which has been flagged by the Northwest Strategic Migration Partnership (SMP) and escalated to the Home Office.
Recently, some users have reported being contacted by "Migration Centre" and questioned about their eVisa status. Concerningly, callers have also asked about individuals’ financial and employment situations. These questions have raised significant concerns about the legitimacy of these interactions.
We urge residents to exercise caution and avoid sharing personal or financial information with anyone claiming to represent the "Migration Centre" or similar organisations without verifying their identity.
For assistance with eVisa-related enquiries, our Communities Team will be hosting an event on Saturday, 7 December, at Greenstead Community Centre from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Drop-in sessions can also be arranged at the Salvation army of a Friday, please contact communities@colchester.gov for more information.
For any enquiries or support related to your eVisa or similar matters, please reach out directly to trusted organisations:
- Refugee, Asylum Seeker & Migrant Action: RAMA House, 31 Eld Lanw, Colchester CO1 1LS (Tel: 01206 638454 /Email: rama@rama.org.uk)
- Migrant Help (Tel: 07483 170100 / Email: evisa@migranthelpuk.org)
- GYROS (Tel: 07458301091/ Email: immigration@gyros.org.uk)
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