The Fight Notario Fraud Act of 2024 creates new federal criminal penalties for people who commit fraud related to immigration services. The law specifically targets individuals who pose as immigration attorneys or accredited representatives, deceive immigrants about immigration matters, or use threats or extortion in connection with immigration services. Violators face up to one year in prison and fines, with sentences increasing to three years if victims lose more than $10,000 collectively or if the fraud causes harm to someone's immigration status. The bill requires the Attorney General to establish at least 15 specialized prosecutor positions in districts most affected by this type of fraud, conduct public outreach in multiple languages about how to identify and report such schemes, and publish annual reports to Congress on prosecutions. Any restitution ordered for victims who cannot be located will go to the federal Crime Victims Fund.
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