I have a friend in Ghana who says she has a passport and visa to visit Australia and just needs a plane ticket.She says she paid about $400 for her papers including health check and police check.Does this sound right or is she pulling my leg?

There have been a lot of scams that sound very similar to this. Have you been asked to send any money yet?

There have been a lot of scams that sound very similar to this. Have you been asked to send any money yet?

I have but I told her to keep saving but she keeps on about wanting to get here A.s.a.p
Idoubt if she is genuine but I suppose just trying to be sure

Textbook scam. Sorry.

Textbook scam. Sorry.

Ok thanks look like she better keep saving then if she wants to come

Scam.. 100%

Please read: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/visas-passports/ghana-passport-visa-fraud-288039.html

The only part of this scam is that that is really close to the cost of the visa and passport, ( perhaps slightly cheaper in US dollars )

Then of course you can do a pre-paid ticket where they don't get the money merely go to the airpoint and show their ID to get on the plane.

I bet they would not want to do that.