OK - we've covered the fraud that occurs when people they are told that they won the DV lottery. As we have seen, this fraud involves the fraudster either charging the DV player that there is some kind of entrance fee to play in the first place, or telling the DV player AFTER they won that they need to pay some kind of fee. And, of course, the most cruel of all, telling the DV player that he won (when he actually did not) and collects a fee anyway.
The moral of this story, of course, is that the only correct source of information is the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the player's country and, by derivation, the United States Department of State or a qualified United States Immigration attorney. Every other source of information should be suspect.
Remember - the DV lottery is like any other lottery in that the chances of winning are slim. But, that does not mean you should not play. If a third party is offering something for a fee (other than a qualified U.S. Immigration lawyer), something is wrong.
The moral of this story, of course, is that the only correct source of information is the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the player's country and, by derivation, the United States Department of State or a qualified United States Immigration attorney. Every other source of information should be suspect.
Remember - the DV lottery is like any other lottery in that the chances of winning are slim. But, that does not mean you should not play. If a third party is offering something for a fee (other than a qualified U.S. Immigration lawyer), something is wrong.
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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