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July 16, 2026 · View in browser

DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double

The number of scammers trying to capitalize on immigrants’ fears by posing as lawyers and ICE agents has surged since Trump’s reelection, ProPublica found. Now, DHS says it is seeking to identify and find these fraudsters.

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DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double

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