U.S. Passport and Visa Fraud

If you are aware of, or have been a victim of, fraud associated with a U.S. passport or U.S. visa application, please visit DSS Crime Tips.

U.S. Visa Fraud Overseas

Information regarding fraud committed overseas in connection with a U.S. visa application should be sent to the U.S. embassy or consulate that adjudicated or will adjudicate that visa application. You can find contact information for all U.S. embassies and consulates.

U.S. Visa Fraud: Buy American, Hire American Executive Order

To report fraud connected to petition-based employment visas, as outlined in the Buy American and Hire American Executive Order, you can submit tips directly to the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Buy American, Hire American Workers First.

Avoiding Diversity Visa Scams

Information on Diversity Visa scams can be found on travel.state.gov.

Avoiding Immigration Scams

Other immigration scams can be reported directly to USCIS.

Avoiding Internet Fraud and Cyber Scams

To report internet or email-related scams, including investment schemes, letter fraud, internet romance fraud, and business fraud, go to the Scams and Safety page of the FBI website. For information on avoiding international financial scams.