The Facebook page of the U.S. Department of State in Persian and the U.S. Virtual Embassy website warned Iranian citizens to be cautious of fraud related to the Green Card lottery. The U.S. Department of State stated, 'We have been informed that in recent days, the number of fraudulent and fake emails regarding success in the Green Card lottery has significantly increased. We remind you once again that the Department of State and the U.S. government do not notify successful applicants in the Green Card lottery via email, written letters, or phone calls. Participants in the lottery can check their application status after the results are announced by visiting the lottery website and learn about their success or failure. Such emails are purely fraudulent and baseless, sent with the aim of stealing personal information and financially exploiting the email recipient.' The U.S. Green Card lottery started on October 1 and ended on November 3. The U.S. Virtual Embassy website stated, 'The Department of State has not authorized any organization or private company to inform registered individuals for diversity visas about their selection or the next stage of the visa application process. Fees related to diversity visas are paid to the cashier of the embassy or consulate during the interview, not by check, money order, or wire transfer.' The lottery website address is: www.dvlottery.state.gov. For the full text of the warning regarding such fraudulent emails and calls, please visit: http://persian.iran.usembassy.gov/iv-ira…/fraud-warning.html.
Warning Against Green Card Lottery Fraud
The U.S. Department of State has issued a warning to Iranian citizens about an increase in fraudulent emails claiming success in the Green Card lottery. They emphasized that official notifications will not be sent via email or phone, and urged individuals to check their status on the official lottery website. This warning is crucial as it aims to protect citizens from scams that exploit their personal information.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The U.S. Department of State issued a warning to Iranian citizens about an increase in fraudulent emails claiming success in the Green Card lottery. They clarified that official notifications will not be sent via email or phone, urging individuals to verify their status on the official lottery website.
- Fraudulent emails have increased significantly since the Green Card lottery opened.
- The U.S. government does not notify applicants of their lottery success through unofficial channels.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Green Card lottery is a U.S. immigration program that allows individuals from countries with low immigration rates to apply for permanent residency. Iranians often seek this opportunity due to domestic challenges.
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