OK - so we have read up on the Diversity Lottery. It is a way for peoples who have been historically underrepresented in the United States to get Lawful Permanent Residence (aka "Green Card") in the U.S. Normally, this is done through employment based immigration or family based immigration. This is another way to get a Green Card. Interestingly enough, I used to work at this program when I was stationed at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and personally, I have known a few winners of this lottery as well (and they are few and far between).
So, how is this unique program subject to fraud? Well, one of the easiest examples is that fraudsters will go online and charge people "registration fees" for this lottery. Even worse, some people are charged "lifetime registration fees."
As a cursory reading of the DV lottery suggests, there is no fee to enter this lottery. The only fees and expenses are after the person wins. Anyone who is charging a fee to "enter" someone in this lottery, therefore, is scamming people. And, unfortunately, as we will see, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
So, how is this unique program subject to fraud? Well, one of the easiest examples is that fraudsters will go online and charge people "registration fees" for this lottery. Even worse, some people are charged "lifetime registration fees."
As a cursory reading of the DV lottery suggests, there is no fee to enter this lottery. The only fees and expenses are after the person wins. Anyone who is charging a fee to "enter" someone in this lottery, therefore, is scamming people. And, unfortunately, as we will see, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR
IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF
THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great and fraud-free day.
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