{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-immigration-visa-application-fee-scam","label":"Fake immigration visa / work permit / green card approved + pay processing/courier/stamp duty fee via wire/Western Union + provide passport scan/SSN to receive visa","description":"Fraudulent \"immigration processing centers\" claiming a visa, work permit, H-1B, Green Card, or diversity visa lottery entry has been approved — demanding upfront fees ($150–$600) described as \"processing fees,\" \"courier fees,\" \"stamp duties,\" or \"government activation fees,\" payable via Western Union, MoneyGram, wire transfer, or prepaid cards. They also typically request passport numbers, Social Security Numbers, and employment documents. Legitimate visa approvals are issued by official government agencies (USCIS, UK Home Office, etc.) through official portals — fees are paid directly on government websites, never via wire transfer to a third party. The US State Department explicitly warns that the DV Lottery (diversity visa) is free to enter and there is no approved lottery that requires payment to \"claim\" a selected entry. If you receive an email claiming you've won a visa lottery you didn't enter, it is a scam.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}