Immigration Lawyer Warns of Scammers Exploiting Deportation Fears

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Immigration attorney Veronica B. Guinto said that many of her clients have been the victims of dishonest practitioners. Photo by Lola M. Chavez/Mission Local

By Laura Wenus, Mission Local

With immigration enforcement rapidly becoming more aggressive, immigrants have a lot of questions and concerns, but they should be cautious about who they turn to for help, warns one immigration lawyer.

“There’s just people out there who are willing to scam or take advantage of the fear that people are experiencing right now,” said attorney Veronica B. Guinto at an immigration rights training session at Mission Hiring Hall organized by a job-placement startup called Instawork.

“Make sure you find reputable help,” she also said.

Read the complete story at Mission Local.

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