The article from Latin Times reports a significant increase in notario fraud targeting undocumented immigrants amid rising deportation fears. Scammers posing as legal advisors exploit immigrants’ anxieties, charging exorbitant fees for nonexistent services and often worsening their legal situations. Victims, like María—a domestic abuse survivor—have been defrauded of substantial sums over extended periods. Legal experts warn that these fraudulent activities are escalating, particularly affecting non-English-speaking immigrants and those unable to afford legitimate legal representation.
