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Illegal immigration, smuggling of contrabands, economic crimes, international crimes, and other grave crimes are typically related to passport fraud. With the abundance of online services that pop up on one’s screen after keying in the terms “passport application,” scam artists can pose as travel agents and take an applicant’s money and identity.
Passport fraud is preventable. Most of the time, individuals want their documents processed in an instant. Scam artists would trick people into availing their services for faster transactions. It’s always best to follow application instructions completely as directed by the government. The next best thing to do is for one to make a copy and leave it with a trusted person. While on a trip, people must keep their passport with them the whole time.
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To further prevent passport fraud and identity theft, report a lost or stolen passport immediately. An American passport book is a travel document issued only by the U.S. Government to a U.S. citizen for the purpose of travel to and from the United States of America. Every American citizen issued this travel document must always ensure its validity when traveling abroad and stateside. Abiding by government provided guides will make the application process easier and go smoother.
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