U.S. Embassy in Manila Alerts Visa Applicants to Beware of Scammers

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The U.S. Embassy in Manila has issued a warning to individuals applying for U.S. visas about fraudulent activities. Scammers, posing as U.S. government officials, are sending deceptive emails and messages to trick visa applicants into making payments. The embassy emphasized that applicants should only use the payment instructions provided on their official website, dismissing any other sources as illegitimate. They advised vigilance against such visa fraud. To protect their personal information and avoid falling prey to scams, applicants are encouraged to use the embassy’s official website at ph.usembassy.gov/visas. Those who believe they have been targeted by fraudsters are urged to report the incident to [email protected].