Passport scams on the rise thanks to substantial processing backlog, BBB warns

As quite a few as 2 million Americans are eagerly awaiting their passports to be issued or renewed by the U.S. Condition Section, and the processing backlog is making an chance for scammers to choose advantage of impatient travelers.

The Much better Business enterprise Bureau claims passport frauds are on the rise as reported hold out occasions for equally new and renewal passport apps is up to 18 weeks, even if you pay out the $60 for expedited processing.

Steve Bernas, president and CEO of BBB Chicago and Northern Illinois, states scammers posing as passport expeditors are trying to lure folks into paying bigger costs to immediately cut the wait time.

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“Scammers, posing as Passport expeditors are stepping in and convincing their victims for a increased payment so they can quickly get as a result of the processing time,

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