Immigration lawyers slam scammers stealing their identities and offering fraudulent services

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Scammers are hijacking the identities of immigration lawyers, using AI-generated deepfakes and cloned websites to pose as legitimate attorneys and bilk vulnerable clients. The fraudsters create fake social media accounts and domain names that closely mimic real law firms, then offer discounted immigration services before vanishing with deposits. Legitimate immigration attorneys are now spending resources taking down imposter sites and warning potential clients, while the proliferation of deepfake technology makes these schemes increasingly difficult to detect. The scams exploit immigrants' desperation and limited access to trustworthy legal help.