News Links

Efforts by bar associations, universities, community-based groups, government agencies, and media organizations are chronicled here to help inform the American public of the costly and pervasive problems caused by notarios:

• Read Minneapolis, MN CityPages cover story, "The Lothario Notario," revealing how a man allegedly scammed undocumented immigrants with false promises of citizenship, and his road to prosecution.
• The Truth About Notarios: an article in Oregon's El Hispanic News explains why immigration law "...is not a field for dabblers."
• Diversity Visa Lottery Scams: Know your rights! Read the Rules, Avoid the Rip-Offs
• USCIS warns consumers against falling for online copycats.
• Read the NY Daily News Article about avoiding immigration scams in the wake of the August 18, 2011 DHS Announcement
• The ILRC has produced several comic books to prevent immigration fraud. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has developed a unique way to share the dangers of notario fraud with members of the public. The comics are free to the public.
• The University of Pennsylvania Law School has produced an excellent video “American Dream Shattered” about Chinese immigrants and notarios within that community
• NY Attorney General Sues Immigration Services Companies for Defrauding Haitians.
• Fox News in Austin, TX reports on the dangers of using notarios
• Article explaining the differences between a Texas Notary Public vs. Mexico Notario Publico, published by Texas Secretary of State
• Robert Mejia Sentenced to 11 Years for Immigration Fraud
• WA Attorney General Cracks Down on Notario, Fines Imposed.
• WI Appeals Court Allows Claim Against Notarios
• Maryland Attorney General And Other AGs Join Historic, Nationwide Notario Crackdown - Watch Video