Scam alert: Impersonation scheme targeting Middle Eastern students in the United States
The FBI is warning the public about a fraud scheme targeting foreign individuals lawfully residing in the United States on valid student visas. Criminal scammers impersonate US and foreign government officials claiming there is an issue with the student's immigration status and exploit this for financial gain. Thus far, we are aware scammers have targeted students from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan.