Immigration Scams Part 3: FTC.gov: Wallet Cards and Fotonovelas
In this podcast, we focus on two excellent resources to prevent Immigration Scams: FTC.gov\xa0Wallet Cards and Fotonovelas.
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Previous Episodes:
- Immigration Scams Part 2: Ask Scammers, "Who Are You?"\xa0
- Immigration Scams Part 1: Avoid Payment Scams: USCIS Does Not Accept Fees By Phone or Email\xa0
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FTC.gov: \xa0Immigration Wallet Card
Pocket sized fold out flyer to help consumers spot and avoid scams that target immigrants. Order free copies. Available in:
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FTC.gov Fotonovelas in English and Spanish
As part of FTC.gov's ongoing effort to raise awareness about scams targeting the immigrant community, FTC.gov has developed a series of six \u201cfotonovelas\u201d in English and Spanish. The stories are based on complaints to the FTC from Spanish speakers throughout the nation and offer practical tips to help detect and stop common scams. You can download pdfs of the fotonovelas for free or order copies \xa0and distribute them in your community. \xa0Here are two of the fotonovelas:
This fotonovela tells readers the warning signs of a notario scam, where to find help with the immigration process, and how to report scams to the Federal Trade Commission.
Estafas de notarioLa fotonovela les dice a los lectores cu\xe1les son los signos de advertencia de una estafa de notario, d\xf3nde encontrar ayuda para el proceso de inmigraci\xf3n, y c\xf3mo reportar las estafas a la Comisi\xf3n Federal de Comercio. Solicite copias gratuitas.
\xa0Government ImpostersThis fotonovela tells readers how to identity a government imposter and warns of the dangers of sending money to a stranger.
Impostores del gobiernoEsta fotonovela les dice a los lectores c\xf3mo saber si est\xe1n tratando con un impostor de gobierno y los advierte a los riesgos de enviar dinero a un desconocido. Solicite copias gratuitas.