Consumer Handbook: Scammers Are Using Changing Visa Rules To Phish For Personal Information
Listen here. The White House recently revoked the freeze on many types of U.S. visas and announced new immigration legislation. But, like all big news stories, the situation has created new opportunities for scammers. With many people confused by changing immigration regulations, con artists are preying on visa-seekers by posing as U.S. government officials. Here’s how this scam works. You receive an email that looks like it’s from the U.S. Department of State. It looks official, and even includes the U.S. seal. The message declares that you’ve won the “green card lottery,” a U.S....