The United States Embassy in Cuba issued a statement warning about a growing wave of scams on social media platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Facebook related to false immigration services.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) warned that its officials do not contact applicants for immigration processes through these platforms, so any offer or contact received through these means should be considered fraudulent.
USCIS suggested that individuals who receive this type of messages immediately report the users involved on the corresponding platform and denounce the attempted scam.
The U.S. government website has enabled a special section for this type of fraud under the title "Report Immigration Scams." They remind those affected that reporting these illegal activities will not impact their immigration application or petition.
In many states of the U.S., it is possible to report fraud anonymously, thereby protecting the victims. Reporting these crimes is crucial to help stop the unauthorized practice of immigration law.
These frauds in immigration processes put many people and families at risk who, with the hope of achieving the American dream, are deceived and exploited by scammers.
The U.S. government emphasizes that it makes a considerable effort to verify the information available on social media, but it cannot guarantee the accuracy of all contact numbers and web addresses provided. Therefore, it recommends that users take additional precautions when using these resources.
The United States Embassy in Cuba urges applicants to remain vigilant and not to trust offers of immigration assistance that do not come from official sources, emphasizing the importance of staying informed through reliable channels to avoid falling into the hands of scammers.
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