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The website uspassportandvisa.org is a third-party site that the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and consumer advocates categorize as a scam or highly misleading. While it may not technically be illegal because it includes fine-print disclaimers, it is designed to look like an official government resource to trick users into paying for services that are actually free.
The only legitimate website for U.S. passport applications and renewals is travel.state.gov. Always look for the .gov extension to ensure you are on an official government site.
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