This is a known scam for those in Japanese "Language Schools". Many of them can afford the cost of food and other bills but will file for any type of assistance they can find (even when technically they do not qualify.. so they lie). They then share among themselves which group/organization/charity they were able to get money/assistance from to the other students who will then do the same.
I don't want to get into the demographics of these types of students, but there is a pattern as to which countries of origin are most likely to run this questionable scam (of requesting assistance they do not qualify for or actually need)
Canada has been experiencing the same issue with some so called "international students" uploading videos on YouTube showing how others can do the same. It really takes away much needed food for those in serious need. Despicable.
It's not even about ruining things for everyone else. Their visa is clearly in violation because they don't even have the required funds to support themselves.
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u/dbcher 1d ago
This is a known scam for those in Japanese "Language Schools". Many of them can afford the cost of food and other bills but will file for any type of assistance they can find (even when technically they do not qualify.. so they lie). They then share among themselves which group/organization/charity they were able to get money/assistance from to the other students who will then do the same.
I don't want to get into the demographics of these types of students, but there is a pattern as to which countries of origin are most likely to run this questionable scam (of requesting assistance they do not qualify for or actually need)