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Fraudsters Target Immigrants Seeking Legal Help

by Alma Campos and Max Blaisdell December 4, 2025February 25, 2026

In Illinois, immigrants have lost thousands of dollars to notarios offering legal assistance they’re not qualified to provide—as well as other impostors. Nationally, the figure is at least $1.2 million.

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