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While
applying for a new passport, fill up the application form and pay the
money at the counter of the Passport office personally, instead of the
self proclaimed agents loitering outside.
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There
are no authorized agents appointed by the Passport Authority.
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Passports
cannot be SOLD. Touts may try it on you, but remember traveling on a
bogus Passport is Illegal.
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Look
for the registration number of the recruiting agents on all
advertisements for jobs outside India.
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Insist
on seeing the original registration certificate of the agent and check
its validity before handing over your passport.
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Get
your passport, valid visa, travel tickets and ensure completion of all
immigration formalities before handing over full payment.
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Payment
should be made only to the authorized agents and receipt thereof must
always be obtained.
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The
job seeker should know that the agent is bound to give employment to
the candidate within 60 days from making the final payment.
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Prior
agreement should be made regarding the type of job and terms of
agreement should be gone through carefully.
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In
the event of any foul play, the job seeker should immediately contact
the local police station or CID (Crime Branch), Andhra Pradesh.
