Local Advocacy Group Alerts Community About Scammers Targeting Detained Migrants

Estrella del Paso, a migrant advocacy organization in El Paso, has issued a warning regarding scammers impersonating their representatives to exploit detainees in ICE custody and their families. These scammers falsely claim that legal representation requires payment, which is untrue as all services from Estrella del Paso are provided free of charge. The organization emphasizes that they do not operate within the Bluebonnet Detention Facility and advises anyone receiving suspicious communication to refrain from sharing personal information or sending money. Families who suspect they have been targeted should report the incidents to local authorities and contact Estrella del Paso for assistance.

Key Details: • Estrella del Paso offers free legal services; no payments are accepted. • Scammers are targeting families of detainees at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility. • Report suspicious calls or messages to local authorities and Estrella del Paso. • For more information, visit www.estrelladelpaso.org or call 915-532-3975.