Scams Against Immigrants

Whether you’re renewing your green card, becoming a citizen, or trying to find the right forms to fill out, immigration issues can be complicated — and it’s important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams and find the right kind of help.

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Scams Against Immigrants
Learn how to recognize and report scams targeting immigrants.

The Trouble With Immigration Consultants
This video shows what happened to someone who went to an immigration consultant who falsely promised help with immigration.

Report Immigration Scams to the FTC

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In English: ReportFraud.ftc.gov
In Spanish: ReporteFraude.ftc.gov
In other languages: (877) 382-4357, press 3

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