Scams + Fraud Awareness
Hispanic immigrants are disproportionately targeted by scammers. This cluster covers the most common scams and how to protect yourself.
Critical scams covered
- ⚠️ Notario Fraud — most damaging scam targeting Hispanic immigrants
- IRS Impersonation Scams — DO NOT pay over phone or with gift cards
- USCIS Impersonation Scams — Fake immigration officers
- DV Lottery (Visa Lottery) Scams — Application is FREE
- Predatory Loan / ITIN Lender Scams
- Marriage Fraud / Sham Marriage — 5-year prison, deportation
Last verified: 2026-05-25.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Related procedural information
- Consulate of your country in the US — passport renewal, consular ID, document apostille
- ITIN — file federal taxes without SSN — required regardless of immigration status
- USCIS form library — federal immigration forms (I-130, I-485, N-400, etc.)
- Find an immigration attorney — pro bono lists + AILA + BIA-recognized
- Know Your Rights — ICE encounters — constitutional protections
- Immigration attorney suspended or disbarred: what happens to your case (Lozano notice) — the steps USCIS lists for affected clients