Other Tourist Scams in Adelaide

Working Holiday Visa Job Offer Scams

Fake employers target working holiday visa holders in Adelaide with too-good-to-be-true job postings for farm work, hospitality, or domestic cleaning. Victims are asked to pay upfront for uniforms, training materials, or police checks before a job is confirmed, then the employer disappears. These ads frequently appear on Gumtree, Facebook groups targeting backpackers, and flyers posted at Adelaide Central YHA and backpacker hostels near the Central Bus Station. Losses typically range from $100–$400 in bogus fees.