California Attorney General Kamala Harris has issued several consumer alerts warning of scams targeting immigrants and their families.
Harris said scams could center on President Barack Obama's recent immigration executive action or on the state beginning to issue driver licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Mari Lopez is with Vision y Compromiso, which works to provide Latinos with access to healthcare. She said immigrants can be vulnerable because they’re still learning to navigate systems in a foreign country.
"It’s folks who target individuals filled with promises of helping them in a more streamlined matter to adjust their immigration status," Lopez said.
Lopez said immigrants should do their research and talk with trusted community members before paying for services.
