Capago Algérie, the French consular outsourcer that handles visa files in Algiers, Oran, Annaba and Constantine, issued an alert on 21 February 2026 after a spike in fake websites and social-media pages offering “express” France-Visa form-filling for a fee. The company reminds applicants that its assistance is provided only inside officially accredited centres and that no third-party can shorten the booking process or influence consular decisions. (observalgerie.com)
The warning comes just one day after France rolled out its mandatory online appointment system. Fraudsters are exploiting confusion by promising instant slots or guaranteed approvals in exchange for bank transfers or mobile-payment codes. Capago notes that victims risk both financial loss and identity theft because scammers harvest passport data that can be resold on the black market. (observalgerie.com)
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For Algerian business travellers—the second-largest cohort of French visa recipients—any data breach can have long-term consequences, including Schengen alerts that complicate future trips. Employers are therefore urged to circulate Capago’s communique, verify that staff use only the france-visas.gouv.fr wizard and double-check that confirmation emails originate from “@capago.eu.” (observalgerie.com)
Capago is also lobbying the Algerian banking federation to flag suspicious merchant codes and working with cyber-crime units to take down rogue pages. Meanwhile, French consulates report that up to 15 % of daily queries now relate to online-scam concerns, diverting resources from genuine file processing. Companies with tight mobility timelines should factor in possible delays as consular staff sift through compromised applications.
The warning comes just one day after France rolled out its mandatory online appointment system. Fraudsters are exploiting confusion by promising instant slots or guaranteed approvals in exchange for bank transfers or mobile-payment codes. Capago notes that victims risk both financial loss and identity theft because scammers harvest passport data that can be resold on the black market. (observalgerie.com)
If you want extra peace of mind when navigating the new France-Visas process, VisaHQ offers a fully secure interface that keeps your personal information encrypted while guiding you through every requirement. Their dedicated France section (https://www.visahq.com/france/) explains each document step-by-step and alerts you to official fee changes, helping you avoid the very scams Capago is warning about.
For Algerian business travellers—the second-largest cohort of French visa recipients—any data breach can have long-term consequences, including Schengen alerts that complicate future trips. Employers are therefore urged to circulate Capago’s communique, verify that staff use only the france-visas.gouv.fr wizard and double-check that confirmation emails originate from “@capago.eu.” (observalgerie.com)
Capago is also lobbying the Algerian banking federation to flag suspicious merchant codes and working with cyber-crime units to take down rogue pages. Meanwhile, French consulates report that up to 15 % of daily queries now relate to online-scam concerns, diverting resources from genuine file processing. Companies with tight mobility timelines should factor in possible delays as consular staff sift through compromised applications.
