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Family duped in visa scam

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By Faynihanthia Fereti 12 January 2024, 11:00AM

A Samoan family has ended up paying close to AU$100,000 (SAT$187,000) to a Samoan woman who had promised them residency in Australia but now believes they have been scammed by their compatriot.

By Faynihanthia Fereti 12 January 2024, 11:00AM

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