# Vet an Immigration Helper in 10 Minutes: The Scam Checklist

A short checklist for anyone who needs immigration help. Confirm that the helper is a licensed attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative, spot ten warning signs, ask six money questions, and learn where to report fraud. Education only, not legal advice.

Price: Free.

## What is included

- How to check an attorney or an accredited representative against the state bar and the DOJ rosters
- Ten warning signs of immigration fraud, from the USCIS list of common scams
- Six money questions to ask on the first call, and a one-page score sheet
- Where to report fraud and misconduct

Also on the [web page](https://immigrationhelp.fyi/store/vet-an-immigration-helper).

> **Not legal advice.** ImmigrationHelp is a directory, not a law firm. Nothing on this site is legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. A listing is not a recommendation. Every provider listed is authorized by the US Department of Justice as shown in the source named on each listing; confirm details with the provider before you share information or pay. Beware of immigration fraud: a 'notario' or immigration consultant is not a lawyer and cannot represent you. To report a mistake, write to hello@immigrationhelp.fyi.