They hoped to fix their immigration status. They got scammed instead
Immigration law scams surged in the past year and a half, since the Trump administration's crackdown resulted in thousands of new cases flooding the court system, attorneys and immigrant aid groups say.
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Why it matters
These scams steal money from vulnerable people who are already stressed about their immigration situation. They also erode trust in legitimate legal help and can worsen immigrants' legal problems.
- What did the scammers promise to the immigrants?
- They promised to help immigrants fix their immigration papers.
- Why have these scams increased recently?
- The Trump administration’s crackdown created many new court cases, leaving immigrants desperate for help.
- Who warns about the rise in immigration‑law scams?
- Attorneys and immigrant aid groups warn that the scams have surged.
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They hoped to fix their immigration status. They got scammed instead
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