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SEVIS Tip #2: Scam Alert
DHS OIG Hotline Telephone Number Used in Scam to Obtain Personal Information
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General
(OIG) issued a fraud alert on April 19, 2017, to warn the public about a scam
using the DHS OIG hotline telephone number. Scammers have identified
themselves as “U.S. Immigration” employees and have altered their caller ID
to seem like the call is coming from the DHS OIG hotline (1-800-323-8603).
They then demand that the individual provide or verify personally
identifiable information, often by telling individuals that they are victims
of identity theft.
Read the DHS OIG fraud alert for more details. If a Scammer Calls You If you receive a call demanding personal information or payment, hang
Remember, USCIS officials will never threaten you or ask for How to Report a Call from a Scammer If you receive a scam email or phone call, report it to the Federal Trade Visit the Avoid Scams Initiative at www.uscis.gov/avoid-scams
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