Latino New Yorkers More Vulnerable to ‘Notario’ Immigration Scams Amid Federal Crackdown, Officials Warn

Scammers are capitalizing on the federal chaos, taking advantage of people desperate for help with their immigration cases, with violations more common in Latino neighborhoods like Sunset Park and Jackson Heights. “These immigrant service providers can’t pretend they’re lawyers when they’re not,” said Sam Levine, commissioner at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.