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Scammers offering legal services target immigrants amid increase in deportations

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As noncitizens face an increased risk of deportation from the United States, many immigrants are being targeted by scammers who pretend to be lawyers without rendering any services. The number of immigration related scams in New York City alone increased by 27 percent last year. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah reports on how the scams are impacting immigrant communities.

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