government reminding them to check their status online through DV Entrant Status Check, they will not receive a notification letter or email informing them that they are a successful DV entrant. While DV applicants may receive an email from the U.S. Applicants are encouraged to review the rules and procedures for the DV program so that you know what to expect, when to expect it, and from whom. All applicants should be familiar with information about DV scams provided by the Federal Trade Commission.
government in an attempt to extract payment from DV applicants. The scammers behind these fraudulent emails and letters are posing as the U.S. The Department of State, Office of Visa Services, advises the public of a notable increase in fraudulent emails and letters sent to Diversity Visa (DV) program (Visa Lottery) applicants. Program Scammers Sending Fraudulent Emails and Letters
