US Embassy asks to be alert to fraud in visa lottery

TheUnited States Embassy in Havanawarned Cubans this Tuesday about scams related to the visa lottery.

"Be alert to fraud that includes the request for payments. Do not be a victim of scam or deception! The Diversity Visa program does not notify you by email, nor does it request any payment before the consular interview. Do not expose your personal information, nor fill out forms that seem insecure. Your identity security is a priority," the diplomatic representation indicated on Twitter.

As explained in thepageofficial, some websites and emails attempt to deceive applicants by posing as providers of official information from the United States Government.

In that sense, he urged applicants to make their own application, which is "easy and free."

The warning comes following a notableincreaseof fraudulent emails and letters sent to applicants for the Diversity Visa (DV) program (Visa Lottery).

Scammers impersonate the US government in an attempt to extract payment from DV applicants.

"All applicants should be familiar with information on DV scams provided by the Federal Trade Commission. Applicants are encouraged to review the DV program's rules and procedures to know what to expect, when to expect it, and from whom," they stated. .

They reminded that DV applicants may receive an email from the US government reminding them to check their status online through DV Entrant Status Check, but will not receive a notification letter or email informing them that they are a DV participant. DV successful.

They can only know if they have been selected to continue with the DV process by checking their status online through theplatform.

At the beginning of this year they launched another series ofwarningsto alert aboutscams related to access to the new parole processannounced by President Joe Biden, clarifying that the process is free.

"Neither the US-based supporter nor the beneficiary in Cuba are required to pay a fee to submit the form or to be considered. Beware of scams from anyone who asks you for money," the diplomatic headquarters warned.