Protect Yourself From Fraud
Pursuing citizenship by descent, a new or renewed passport, or vital records from a Caribbean nation involves sharing some of your most sensitive personal information. Unfortunately, this also makes the process a target for scammers. Below is a plain-language guide to the most common schemes we see — so you can recognize them before they cost you time, money, or worse.
Fake "expedited" processing
No legitimate agency — including us — can buy or bypass a government's official processing timeline. If someone promises a guaranteed fast-track for a fee, that's a red flag, not a shortcut.
Lookalike government websites
Scammers build fake portals that closely resemble real government immigration or civil registry sites, often reached through paid search ads or unsolicited emails. Always confirm you're on an official domain before entering personal information.
Forged vital records
Some fraudulent "brokers" claim to have special access to a country's civil registry and sell forged or altered birth, marriage, or death certificates. These documents fail verification at the worst possible time — during your actual application — and using one can carry serious legal consequences for you.
Social media impersonation
Scammers create fake profiles that copy a real agency's name, logo, and photos, then message prospective clients directly or reply to comments before the real team can. If you're contacted out of the blue on social media about your case, treat it with suspicion.
Phishing requests for documents or payment
Legitimate updates about your case will never arrive as an unsolicited DM asking you to upload ID documents or send payment via gift card or cryptocurrency.
How to verify you're working with The Grant Guidance Group
- Our only official contact channels are listed on our [Contact Us] page. If you're contacted anywhere else claiming to be us, please reach out directly to confirm.
- We will never ask you to pay via gift card, cryptocurrency, or wire transfer to an individual's personal account.
- We provide a written, itemized fee schedule before any payment is requested — always.
- All documents are collected through our secure client portal, never through email attachments or social media messages.
If you've been contacted by someone claiming to represent us through a channel not listed on our site, please [contact us] directly to verify before sharing any information or making a payment.