A scam in Iraq apparently asks U.S. visa lottery applicants to send money up front . The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issues a warning saying visa applications are free . The Diversity Visa program offers up to 55,000 visas worldwide each year to applicants `` drawn from random selection among all entries to persons who meet strict eligibility requirements from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States , '' according to the State Department website . Score: 6
A scam in Iraq apparently asks U.S. visa lottery applicants to send money up front . The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issues a warning saying visa applications are free . Score: 6