This fraud occurs in person at financial institutions and involves an individual impersonating a victim by using a counterfeit U.S. passport card that contains the victim’s actual information.

“Facially valid” means the document is currently valid on its face. An example of an invalid document could be that a document is not expired but has been cancelled by the issuing …

May 22, 2024 · On April 15th, the FinCEN issued a Notice on the use of counterfeit U.S. passport cards, highlighting a concerning trend: the advanced use of fake U.S. passport cards to …

Unlike a regular passport, a passport card can only be used to re-enter the United States at land border-crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

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Sep 15, 2025 · Darknet marketplaces advertise counterfeit EU, U.S., and Canadian passports for thousands of dollars. Many are of poor quality, but others are convincing enough to pass …

May 19, 2025 · With over 90 percent of Americans planning to travel this summer, according to a report, experts are warning people to be cautious. Here is a rundown of how to spot fake …

Apr 17, 2024 · “This fraud occurs in person at [FIs] and involves an individual impersonating a victim by using a counterfeit U.S. passport card that contains the victim’s actual information.” …