Fraud Prevention Unit
Welcome to the Fraud Prevention Unit of the U.S. Embassy in La Paz. Our principal mission is to safeguard U.S. borders by detecting and stopping fraud in applications for U.S. passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, Immigrant visas and Nonimmigrant visas. We accomplish this critical goal by training Consular Section staff on fraud detection, maintaining close cooperation with U.S. and Bolivian law enforcement agencies and deploying our staff of highly trained investigators to conduct interviews and investigations.
The consequences of fraud are extremely serious. If you commit fraud, not only will you lose the benefit that you are seeking, but you may also have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and you may even go to jail. The Fraud Prevention Unit aggressively pursues fraud cases, referring individuals as appropriate for prosecution under U.S. and/or Bolivian law.
The Fraud Prevention Unit, because of the nature of anti-fraud work, is not open to the public. If you have a tip concerning fraud that you wish to share with us, you may contact the Fraud Prevention Unit by e-mailing us at lapazfpm@state.gov
"Visas Trucha" Campaign
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The Consular Section launches the "Visas Trucha" Campaign. Click here for more information. (PDF 512KB)
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The Consular Section in La Paz Bolivia Announces a New Appointment Service for Visa Applicants Travelling to U.S.
The Consular Section in La Paz is transitioning to a new appointment service for applicants applying for a visa to travel to the United States. As of October 3, 2011, all services including calling for information and scheduling an appointment will be provided for no additional cost, with no requirement that applicants pay phone charges or PIN numbers to access such services. For complete details on how to complete a non-immigrant visa application and schedule an appointment please visit the new information and appointment website http://bolivia.usvisa-info.com