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How to avoid passport scams
Confirm you meet the requirements for a passport.
It might sound basic, but you should only apply for a country's passport if you qualify for one. Confirm that you satisfy the requirements for a passport by visiting your nearest consulate or embassy, where you can ask the staff about the requirements.
Options:
[I] Avoid relying on government officials who say they have a " friend " or " contact " who can get you a passport even if you don't qualify. These scams typically involve bribing a government official, which is illegal.
[II] Apply at every consulate throughout the u.s. as well as the country where you live.
[III] If you don't, then go to another country and bring this passport. The consulate or embassy will review your passport for you.
[IV] The consulate or embassy could give you a guide to the passport border if you wish to avoid a passport scam. Look at the california department of homeland security website.
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