U Visa Client Receives call from 1-888 number

Our office in Sacramento at The Ranchod Law Group received a call from a U Visa client called us because she received a call from a 1-888-867-3913 number, and the person she spoke with told her she would be arrested in 3 hours and needed to call the following number: 1-877-487-0773. They mentioned a name Peter Jackson, and provided our client with a case number.

Our client is a mother who had her three children with her. She was understandably worried. Luckily, she reached out to us and we were able to call the number several times in order to determine it was fraudulent.

Please be aware of these kinds of scams. Neither ICE, USCIS, or the police will call an individual to let them know they will be arrested. If you are undocumented, please ask someone who has status to call and inquire on your behalf, if you do not feel safe.