Consumer.gov Lesson Plan Materials: Scams Against Immigrants



Words to Know: Scams Against Immigrants(Basic / Beginning)Teacher: Edit this handout to include only the 6-8 words you need or want to emphasize with your learners.WordExample Sentenceaccredited representativeAn accredited representative can help you with immigration.addressMake sure the website address ends with .gov.adviceAn accredited representative can give you advice.applicationYou may want to check on your application.authorizeThe government authorizes people to help you.avoidI want to avoid scams in the immigration process.birth certificateDo not let anyone keep your birth certificate.blankDo not sign a form that is blank.buildThe government builds cases against scammers.caseThe government is building a case against that scammer.chanceYou have a chance to immigrate legally.chargeNotarios charge a fee but cannot help you.check onYou may want to check on your application.citizenYou might need help to become a munitySome people in your community may have experience with plaintI sent in a complaint about a plicatedImmigration can be complicated.copyKeep a copy of every form.correctlyAn immigration lawyer can handle your forms correctly.costScams can cost you money.difficultThe immigration process can be difficult.documentYour birth certificate is an important document.experienceThat lawyer has experience with immigration.falseThis form has false information.feeA notario charges a fee to help you.figure outYou need to figure out what to do.formDo not sign a form that is blank.frustratingThe immigration process can be ernmentGovernment forms are free.handleThe lawyer can handle your immigration forms correctly.honestAn honest person might offer to help you.hurtA notario can hurt your chances.illegalImmigration scams are illegal.immigrationThe immigration process can be rmationYou can get immigration information from the government.investigatorYour information can help the investigator.keepAlways keep your original documents.lawyerA notario is not a lawyer.legalA lawyer can give you legal help.letterYou may get a letter from the government.meetingA lawyer can handle your meetings correctly.notarioA notario cannot give you legal help.notary publicA notary public is not a lawyer.offerHonest people may offer to help you.originalAlways keep your original birth certificate yourself.passportDo not let someone else keep your passport.processI want to avoid scams in the immigration process.receiptYou will get a receipt when you turn in your forms.reportReport the scam to the FTC.representA person who represents you cannot charge a fee.ruinA notario might ruin your chance to become a citizen.scamImmigration scams are illegal.scammerThe government builds cases against scammers.targetSome scams target immigrants.translateA friend can translate for you.turn inKeep a copy when you turn in your form. ................
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