Young Ethiopians Are Falling Victim to Fake Immigration Consultants

From TikTok ads to fake letters, Ethiopia’s new migration fraud industry preys on hope. Young people are losing life savings chasing overseas jobs that don’t exist.

October 9, 2025

Ana Mulatu and Daniel Metaferiya

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Ana Mulatu and Daniel Metaferiya

Ana Mulatu is an intern at Shega Media and a third-year student at Addis Ababa University. She is passionate about startups and works to help them increase their digital presence. Daniel is a senior reporter at Shega Media with interests in technology, public policy, MSMEs, and startups. He has worked at print, radio, and digital media outlets.

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