How to Spot an Immigration Scam in 2023

By Travis P March 2, 2018 (Updated May 28, 2023) 3 min. read
Immigration Scam

Immigration legal services can be very complex, expensive, and constantly changing. In general, immigrants are already at a disadvantage in finding legal advice and assistance because they are not familiar with the seeking country’s customs, government and laws. Despite continuous efforts, thousands of immigrants fall victim to immigration fraud every year.

How do you spot a company running an immigration fraud operation?

If they’re good at scamming people, you won’t be able to tell right away but here are several red flags for immigration fraud:

These are the most common immigration scams:

  • Phone Scams – never give your personal information to anyone who calls you and claims to be from the government.
  • Notary Scams – For any professional who you are considering hiring to help you with immigration issues, be sure to double check their credentials – especially if they are claiming to be a lawyer or attorney
  • Online Scams – Never pay for forms that the government provides for free, and be suspicious of any service provider that requires you to pay fees for these otherwise free forms. Also, consider a red flag if some service is “guaranteeing” you a specific outcome to your case/situation
  • Visa Lottery Scams – Never provide personal information to any entity that emails you about these visa lotteries, they are most likely a scam.

Being a victim to immigration scams are devastating to the individual and their families. Before hiring an immigration lawyer or attorney please make sure none of these possible scams jump out at you. Unfortunately, there are many people and companies that offer immigration services for a fee, then run away with their clients’ money, or use their identities for criminal activities. Double check the company’s credentials before ever giving away your information.

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