Recently on Reddit and other forums, there's been a surge in discussions about US visa appointment scams. Many victims who hired unreliable scalpers found their AIS account hijacked. This article exposes how scammers exploit a critical flaw in the ais.usvisa-info.com system to change your login email and steal your account.
Warning: If you've received a booking screenshot but can't login to your account, you're likely a victim of account hijacking. Do NOT transfer any money!
Common US Visa Appointment Scams
The typical scam follows this pattern:
- You find a "visa appointment service" online
- You share your AIS login credentials
- They claim to have booked an appointment and send a screenshot
- They demand payment before giving you access
- You discover you can't login - your password doesn't work
The "Fake Screenshot" Trick
Here's exactly how the scam works:
Step 1: Gaining Access
You share your AIS account credentials with the scammer.
Step 2: Instant Account Hijacking
Once logged in, the scammer doesn't look for appointments. Instead, they immediately use the "change email" function to replace your Login Email with their own.
Step 3: Creating Fake Evidence
The scammer creates a fake booking confirmation screenshot and sends it to you.
Step 4: Extortion
When you try to verify on the official website, you find the password doesn't work. You click "Forgot Password" and the system says an email was sent — but since the login email was changed, the reset email goes to the scammer!
You've now completely lost control. The scammer will tell you: "Pay up and I'll give you the new password."
How Scammers Exploit the AIS Email Change Flaw
In a properly designed security system, changing the login email (a critical account identifier) requires verification from the original email address.
However, the AIS system at ais.usvisa-info.com has a significant design flaw: knowing just the password is enough to change the login email, with no verification sent to the original email.
This allows account ownership to be transferred instantly once someone has your credentials.
How to Recover Your Hijacked AIS Account
Never pay the scammer! They won't return your account — they'll just keep extorting you.
The only solution is to contact AIS official support:
Send an Email to AIS Support
Find the contact email on the AIS website's "Contact Us" page for your country.
Key Points in Your Email
Emphasize that your account was "Hijacked" and provide original registration information to prove ownership.
Required Information (provide as much as possible)
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Your full legal name |
| Passport Number | Your passport number |
| Date of Birth | Your date of birth |
| Original Registered Email | Most critical! The email you originally used to register |
| DS-160 Confirmation Number | Your DS-160 confirmation number |
How to Choose a Legitimate Visa Appointment Service
Protect yourself by looking for these signs of a legitimate service:
- No email changes required: Legitimate services only need login access, never modify your account settings
- Full transparency: You can login anytime to check progress
- Clear contact information: Has an official website, customer service, and support
- Always login to the official website to confirm: Never believe any fake screenshots from third parties, always log in to the official website to confirm
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