A number appears on your caller ID that may look like a
legitimate government number. When you answer, the person on the phone poses as
a USCIS or other government official or law enforcement officer.The scammer
will say that there is a problem with your application or additional
information is required to continue the immigration process. Then, they will
ask for personal and sensitive details and may demand payment to fix problems.
The scammer may tell you to make a money transfer or go to a store to purchase
a money order, voucher or make some other type of money exchange, payment or
withdrawal. They may threaten you with deportation or other negative
consequences if you do not pay.
If you receive a call like that, we urge you to hang up
immediately.
We will never ask for any form of payment over the phone
or in an email. If we need payment, we will mail a letter on official
stationery requesting payment. Do not give payment over the phone to anyone who
claims to be a USCIS official. In general, we encourage you to protect your
personal information and not to provide details about your immigration
application in any public area.
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