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Watch Out for Fake Diversity Visa Notices
October 31, 2008 नेपालीमा
It has come to the attention of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu that individuals not associated with the U.S. Government have sent emails to Nepali citizens leading them to believe that they have qualified for a Diversity Visa. The email asks the recipient to respond to an email address provided for further information about how to pay the fees for the visa. In reality, the email has not been sent by a U.S. Government official.
The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform everyone that the U.S. Government does not send emails to notify Diversity Visa applicants of their selection.. The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu does not ask applicants to pay Diversity Visa fees through any agency or location other than the Consular Section at the Embassy. The Embassy is concerned that Nepali citizens may be tricked into sending money to unauthorized persons who prey on unsuspecting people.
Please understand that many scams such as the one described above use email addresses associated with internet-based email providers. The U.S. Government does not use such email addresses for official communication. Please use caution and take care not to be fooled by such scams.