FTC Warns Immigrants About Rising Social Media Immigration Scams

The FTC and KnowBe4 warn of a surge in social-media immigration scams targeting immigrants and families: scammers impersonate attorneys or USCIS, promise work permits, green cards, or citizenship, solicit upfront payments via Western Union/Zelle, and schedule fake virtual appointments to defraud victims. The advisory recommends using official USCIS channels, verifying .gov websites, avoiding untrusted payment methods, and using scam-detection tools.