A brazen passport scam has been exposed in the concrete jungle of New York City, leaving unsuspecting immigrants vulnerable to financial ruin. Harry H. Schlacht, head of the Downtown Chamber of Commerce, has been a thorn in the side of this international organization, which has been making millions by issuing fraudulent passports and preying upon foreign-born residents.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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