Indians targeting stress H1B holders in the U.S. have been running a new scam involving fraudulent claims to secure Dropbox visa appointment slots. A recent victim shared their ordeal, losing 18,000 rupees while trying to book a Dropbox visa appointment slot. These scams involve fake agents promoting their services through social media posts and Telegram groups, claiming they can secure visa appointments for a fee.
The victim shared their experience of how the scam unfolded. The agent initially assured them that payment could be made after the appointment was confirmed. They asked for the victim’s account credentials and instructed them not to log in for 4-5 days.
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The victim noticed that bulk appointment slots were being released, but they couldn’t log in because the agent had changed their account details. In a bid to secure an appointment slots were being released, but they couldn’t log in because the agent had changed their account details. In a bid to secure an appointment, the victim contacted the agent, who then demanded Rs 18,000 before proceeding. After the payment was made, the agent vanished, leaving the victim without an appointment.
Fortunately, the victim was able to regain access to their account with assistance from customer support and has since warned others about the scam. “Never share your credentials,” they stressed. “Scammers take advantage of our urgency for appointments to make quick cash.”
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Visa applicants are advised to rely on official booking systems and to keep checking the visa scheduling website directly for available slots. While the process may be frustrating, avoiding shortcuts can save both money and stress. Reporting such scams to authorities and raising awareness is crucial to preventing further exploitation.
