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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

Scammer Information
Scammer location logo

Unknown Location

Mobile logo

(321) 221-5210

Web logo

www.uspassportandvisa.org

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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