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Description
After doing a Google search for passport renewal online, I was directed to a website that (I realized too late) was impersonating a government site, but was in fact NOT a legit government site. They asked for personal identifying information (address, parents names, SSN, etc.) which I stupidly provided, and then charged $88 to process the application. I didn't realize until I went to print the application at work that the fee I paid was NOT the actual renewal fee, as the instructions told me to include a check or money order when I mailed the form and previous passport to the processing center.
Dollars Lost
$88.83
Targeted Person's Location
CA, USA - 91001
Scam Type
Government Agency Imposter
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Business name
US Passport and Visa
Date Reported
May 1, 2025
Scam ID
979142
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