Fraud, Identity Theft, and Unethical Business Practices
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Avoiding and Addressing Problems with Attorneys and Fraudsters
Avoiding and resolving problems in relation to: hiring an attorney, client security fund, avoiding notary fraud, and avoiding legal fraud.
Avoiding and Addressing Problems with Attorneys and Fraudsters
Avoiding and resolving problems in relation to: hiring an attorney, client security fund, avoiding notary fraud, and avoiding legal fraud.
Have You Been a Victim of Nonattorney or Notario Fraud?
If someone gives legal advice without a license, that is called the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). In California, only attorneys can give legal advice. If an attorney loses their license to practice, but continues to take and advise clients, that is also considered the unauthorized practice of law.
Resources on Notario Fraud
The wrong kind of immigration help can hurt. Learn who can help. Know where to find the right immigration help and where to turn if you’ve been harmed by someone unauthorized to provide immigration legal services.
Scams Against Immigrants
Whether you’re renewing your green card, becoming a citizen, or trying to find the right forms to fill out, immigration issues can be complicated — and it’s important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams and find the right kind of help.
Avoiding and Addressing Problems with Attorneys and Fraudsters
Avoiding and resolving problems in relation to: hiring an attorney, client security fund, avoiding notary fraud, and avoiding legal fraud.
Have You Been a Victim of Nonattorney or Notario Fraud?
If someone gives legal advice without a license, that is called the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). In California, only attorneys can give legal advice. If an attorney loses their license to practice, but continues to take and advise clients, that is also considered the unauthorized practice of law.
How to File a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is responsible for administering and enforcing some of the nation’s most important worker protection laws. WHD is committed to ensuring that workers in this country are paid properly and for all the hours they work, regardless of immigration status.
Resources on Notario Fraud
The wrong kind of immigration help can hurt. Learn who can help. Know where to find the right immigration help and where to turn if you’ve been harmed by someone unauthorized to provide immigration legal services.
Scams Against Immigrants
Whether you’re renewing your green card, becoming a citizen, or trying to find the right forms to fill out, immigration issues can be complicated — and it’s important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams and find the right kind of help.