Hondurans Lose Thousands to Immigration Scams in US

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 14, 2026 · Originally reported October 13, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Honduran migrants in the United States are losing between $3,000 and $10,000 each to fraudulent immigration advisers who prey on their fear of detention or deportation, prompting calls for the Honduran consulate to set up a legal-aid office or hotline.

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