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Description
I have been called twice by a man identifying himself as BENJAMIN JOSEPH Regional Manager for USAFIS with responsibility for the Caribbean . His phone number is 917-694-1438, he indicates you have been successful in DV Lottery and all you need to do is respond to a link he will email you and pay $3000 USD to continue process. He is dangerous as he has your application number with USAFIS as well as last 4 digits of your CR CARD number and is familiar with details of your application through USAFIS. I told him I am not comfortable with anyone asking for money and told him I would contact office of USAFIS BEFORE DOING ANYTHING. He called me back a few weeks later and when I raised same concerns he hung up on me ..
Targeted Person's Location
NY, USA - 11514
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
(917) 694-1438
Unknown URL
Scam Type
Government Agency Imposter
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Business name
Unknown
Date Reported
October 1, 2025
Scam ID
1071025
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