Welcome to the VAWA Watch FAQ page. We understand that receiving communication from us may raise questions. Below, we address common concerns about why we’ve contacted you, what it means, and how you can participate or seek further clarification.
Rest assured: Non-response does not imply any penalties or negative consequences.
If you don’t find the information you need here, feel free to contact us at [email protected]
1. Do I need to respond to your email?
No, responding is entirely optional. Choosing not to respond will not result in any penalties, assumptions, or further action against you.
We encourage responses because your input helps us refine our findings and improve accuracy, but non-response will not have any negative impact on you personally.
To clarify further:
• If you don’t respond, no further assumptions will be made about your involvement.
• You are not obligated to take any action.
• Think of this as an optional survey—your decision to participate or not has no bearing on you personally.
2. Why was I contacted by VAWA Watch?
You were contacted because our algorithm identified your account as statistically relevant in a recent investigation. This means certain public patterns associated with your account matched criteria in our analysis.
Important:
• This does not mean you are directly involved in anything negative.
• Statistical relevance is not a conclusion; it is simply a signal for further review.
Think of it as being one of many people flagged in a broad study because of shared patterns. Your profile is part of a wide-ranging analysis, not a targeted accusation.
3. What happens if I don’t respond?
Nothing negative will happen if you do not respond.
• Your decision not to participate will not result in any penalties, assumptions, or further scrutiny.
• Your profile will remain in the dataset as statistically relevant, but no further action will be taken based on non-response.
This process is similar to receiving a survey or research invitation:
• If you participate, your input helps improve accuracy.
• If you don’t, the study proceeds without your input.
4. Does being flagged mean I am guilty of something?
Absolutely not. Being flagged as “statistically relevant” means your profile was identified based on publicly available patterns. The algorithm uses broad behavioral markers to identify trends—it does not determine guilt or make accusations.
This is a neutral process to analyze data and identify systemic issues.
5. How do you identify accounts as statistically relevant?
Our analysis uses publicly available data and advanced behavioral algorithms to identify patterns associated with marriage fraud and related schemes. These patterns include social network behaviors, interactions, and other publicly visible information.
What we don’t do:
• We do not access private messages, data, or non-public content.
• We do not make judgments about individuals—this is a data-driven process.
6. What is the purpose of this investigation?
Our goal is to bring attention to systemic issues, such as marriage fraud, by analyzing patterns and sharing data-driven findings with relevant stakeholders. These findings aim to inform policy discussions, promote accountability, and support efforts to address potential misuse of immigration-related processes.
Findings from this investigation may be shared with:
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• The America Project
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• State Department – Bureau of Consular Affairs
• Office of Inspector General (OIG) for DHS
• Government Accountability Office (GAO)
• Center for Immigration Studies (CIS)
• National Immigration Forum
• American Immigration Council
• Department of Government Efficiency (Pending)
• U.S. Attorney’s Office – Southern District of Florida
• Miami-Dade County Prosecutor’s Office
• Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS)
These organizations are either directly involved in immigration oversight, enforcement, or reform or have a vested interest in ensuring the integrity of legal processes related to immigration and marriage fraud prevention.
7. How can I clarify my status?
If you wish to clarify your status or rule yourself out of our analysis, you can:
• Complete the optional questionnaire included in our communication.
• Contact us at [email protected] with any supporting information or questions.
8. Is my data secure with VAWA Watch?
Yes. We adhere to strict data privacy protocols and only use publicly available information for our analysis.
• We do not access private data.
• Any information you provide through the questionnaire will remain secure and confidential.
9. How can I verify that your communication is legitimate?
Our communications include links to our official website (vawawatch.com) and detailed information about our investigations. If you are uncertain, you can verify the legitimacy of our communication by contacting us directly at [email protected].
10. What should I do if I have additional questions?
If you have further questions or concerns, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We are happy to provide clarification or address any issues.