Archive · 6 Jun 2025
US Embassy Warns of Visa Scams After Bengaluru Fraud
The US Embassy is warning people about scammers who are tricking people applying for US visas.
These scammers pretend they can speed up the visa process, but they're really trying to steal money and personal information.
In a recent case, an engineer in Bengaluru was scammed after being told his visa interview could be moved up.
The scammers asked for the engineer's login details and then locked him out of his account after receiving money.
The embassy advises people not to share their personal information and to be wary of anyone offering to fast-track their visa appointment for a fee, as it is likely a scam.
US Embassy warns visa applicants about cyber fraudsters exploiting policy changes.
The alert follows a fraud report involving a Bengaluru engineer.
The engineer was duped after being promised an earlier interview for a visa.
The fraudster requested and obtained the victim's login credentials.
The engineer was locked out of the visa portal after paying fees.
- Who
- The US Embassy in New Delhi is warning visa applicants.
- What
- US Embassy warns of visa fraud after a Bengaluru engineer was scammed.
- When
- The warning was issued after a recent fraud case on May 24th and reported on June 6, 2025.
- Where
- The US Embassy in New Delhi issued the warning.
- Why
- To alert visa applicants to avoid falling victim to fraud related to visa applications.
Scammers
US Embassy/Police
Victim's Role in the Fraud
Scammers
The victim was simply a victim of fraud.
US Embassy/Police
The victim approached a third party to expedite the visa process and shared credentials.
- Victim
- A 45-year-old engineer from Bengaluru.
- Scam Description
- Fraudsters claiming to expedite visa interviews.
- Visa Type
- B-1/B-2 non-immigrant visa.
- Original Interview Date
- April 2026.
- Fee Demanded
- Rs 10,000 initially, then another Rs 10,000.
- Action by Scammers
- Changed login credentials.