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Fake Birth Certificates A Growing Problem Amid Migrant Family Surge

The Trump administration is sounding the alarm about "fake families" amid a surge of Central Americans crossing the southern border. Immigrant advocates say they're just trying to make it to the U.S.
Tekandi Paniagua, Guatemalan consul in Del Rio, Texas, says the price for fake documents ranges from $200 to $700. He says it's an additional service provided by organizations that work for human smugglers.

The Trump administration is now warning about "fake families" amid the surge of Central American migrants crossing the southern border. Border agents have noticed an uptick in adult immigrants traveling with minors who are not their children. The administration suspects foul play, but immigrant advocates say they're just trying to make it into the U.S. for a better life.

"Cases of fake families are cropping up everywhere and children are being used as pawns," Homeland

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