🇺🇸 United States Scam Alerts
Verified patterns affecting immigrants in United States. Read red flags before you send money or documents.
Document Translation, Notary, or Apostille Overcharge
In the United States, newcomers, including visa applicants, families, students, and workers, may encounter a scam involving inflated charges for document translation, notarization, or apostille services. Scammers often…
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Fake Border, Airport, or Fast-Track Assistance Fee
Scammers in the United States often impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents to exploit newcomers. These fraudsters claim that you must pay a special fee to enter the country, avoid…
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Fake University or Scholarship Letter
In the United States, a prevalent scam targets students, parents, and scholarship applicants through fake university or scholarship letters. These fraudsters pose as unofficial agents, claiming to offer admission to…
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Rental Deposit Before Viewing or Contract
In the United States, a common housing scam targets newcomers, students, families, and remote workers. Scammers often post fake apartment listings online, presenting attractive deals that draw in potential renters.…
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Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee
The Fake Job Offer and Work Permit Fee scam is a prevalent form of employment fraud targeting job seekers in the United States. In this scam, fraudsters create enticing job offers, often for positions in high-demand…
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Fake Visa Agent Promising Guaranteed Approval
Scammers targeting individuals seeking visas, residence permits, or work permits in the United States often pose as fake visa agents. They exploit the hopes and dreams of visa applicants, students, workers, and…
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