{"id":128435,"date":"2026-01-22T23:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T23:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/128435\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T23:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T23:29:10","slug":"woman-seeking-immigration-help-loses-thousands-of-dollars-wftv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/128435\/","title":{"rendered":"Woman seeking immigration help loses thousands of dollars \u2013 WFTV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla \u2014 A Volusia County woman wants to bring her brother to the United States to work in Orlando\u2019s hospitality industry. Delma Baugh-Walker said she heard about an opportunity to make it happen through word of mouth. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Delma Baugh-Walker said, \u201cPeople will do anything. They\u2019ll sell their clothes to get an opportunity to come to this country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">But after she paid thousands of dollars for help with the immigration issue, her brother remains stuck in Jamaica, and she believes someone took advantage of her. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Do you have a consumer complaint or need help from Jeff Deal and Action 9? Click the banner below to submit a tip.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1k8rpaoDgztA5dAR94HBYm_c2LUEwrSRi_XxLVOTPZ8k\/viewform?edit_requested=true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/QVMRGWIYEZG2FDX3WQNWLRWUNE.jpg\" width=\"&#x201C;100%&#x201D;\" pinger-seen=\"&#x201C;true&#x201D;\"\/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Central Florida\u2019s hospitality industry is massive. Hotels and restaurants serve the tens of millions of people who flock to our theme parks and other attractions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">\u201cSo, they do housekeeping, they do servers, they do valet,\u201d Baugh-Walker said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">She\u2019s talking about foreign workers who come to the U.S. on what\u2019s called an H-2B Visa for temporary non-agricultural jobs. Baugh-Walker is hoping her brother, Oshane, could be one of them. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/tremendous-amount-stress-lake-county-couple-blames-homebuilder-delays\/Y27MASO4PBAJNONOJEFIDOILNQ\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/tremendous-amount-stress-lake-county-couple-blames-homebuilder-delays\/Y27MASO4PBAJNONOJEFIDOILNQ\/\">\u2018A tremendous amount of stress\u2019: Lake County couple blames homebuilder for delays<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">She explained, \u201cIt\u2019s to make a better life for them, and it\u2019s easier to come here and make a better life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">After someone told her about a program to help people from Jamaica come to central Florida, about a year ago she paid $3500 through Zelle and Cash App.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">One payment went to a company called Carters Hospitality Services LLC. It\u2019s registered in state records to Marsha Williams-Herman and another person with an address in Florida\u2019s panhandle. Two payments went directly to Marsha Williams-Herman. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Delma Baugh-Walker said, \u201cFrom my understanding, Marsha was the one who was responsible for the program.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">After she paid, her brother did meet with people in Jamaica. He handed over his passport but said he hasn\u2019t heard anything since. After trying to get her money back, Delma received messages from a woman named Marsha claiming the money went to someone else named Marlon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/orlando-tow-company-accused-taking-car-before-time-expired\/FMFKFU5WHFDD5C2JUDOFCJUUK4\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/orlando-tow-company-accused-taking-car-before-time-expired\/FMFKFU5WHFDD5C2JUDOFCJUUK4\/\">Orlando tow company accused of taking car before time expired<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">On one message, Marsha is heard saying, \u201cEvery dollar what was sent to mama, sent to Marlon. I may have my proof.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">When Action 9 tracked Marsha down in Orlando at the address of a different business registered in her name she at first denied who she was.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Action 9 Consumer Investigator Jeff Deal asked, \u201cYou\u2019re Marsha?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">She answered, \u201cNo, I\u2019m not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Deal questioned, \u201cYou\u2019re not?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Marsha said, \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">But later she admitted she was in fact Marsha Williams-Herman.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Jeff Deal asked, \u201cYou owned Carters Hospitality?\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">She replied, \u201cI do own Carters Hospitality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Even after Action 9 showed her receipts , she said she didn\u2019t remember getting any money from Delma Baugh-Walker, but was aware of someone named Marlon who was offering to bring workers from Jamaica to central Florida.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/woman-blames-popular-oil-change-shop-ruining-her-transmission\/CFW4NGDIDVBHFKZLW5FHBS43SY\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/news\/local\/woman-blames-popular-oil-change-shop-ruining-her-transmission\/CFW4NGDIDVBHFKZLW5FHBS43SY\/\">Woman blames popular oil change shop for ruining her transmission<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Orlando Immigration Attorney Gail Seeram said, \u201cPeople need to be very cautious and do their due diligence to make sure that they\u2019re dealing with a reputable company.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Seeram said immigration scams are common. Many of them even pop up on Google searches for immigration help. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">For someone searching for a legitimate program like this they should always get details of the service being provided in writing. The person offering legal assistance needs to be an attorney or an organization or representative approved by the U.S. Department of Justice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Gail Seeram said, \u201cWhether it\u2019s Department of Homeland Security, whether it\u2019s ICE, (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) whether it\u2019s CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection), they only deal with accredited representatives or attorneys.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Action 9 didn\u2019t see Marsha Williams-Herman, her businesses or anyone named Marlon on the 218 page list of approved organizations and representatives. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Delma Baugh-Walker said, \u201cIf we can put a stop to people doing this to others, then that\u2019s my main goal.\u201d She has also filed complaints with local and Federal agencies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Still, Marsha Williams-Herman insists she\u2019s not to blame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Action9 Consumer Investigator Jeff Deal asked, \u201cYou\u2019re not running any immigration scam? You\u2019re not taking people\u2019s money?<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Marsha Williams-Herman answered, \u201cNo sir, I am not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">For immigration help, finding an attorney is a good place to start. In some countries notaries can provide that kind of legal assistance, but they don\u2019t have the same qualifications in the United States. <\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a link to the list of U.S. Department of Justice approved organizations and representatives who can also provide legal assistance: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/eoir\/media\/1398081\/dl?inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Recognized Org and Accredited Rep Roster by State and City<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MORE WFTV ACTION 9 STORIES<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 eJzHXc body-paragraph body-copyright\">\u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla \u2014 A Volusia County woman wants to bring her brother to the United States to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":128436,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[14189,49802,63505,63500,63497,63508,2652,17966,63503,63498,48593,1292,63506,5870,1877,12146,44709,7175,634,63509,63504,63502,63501,115,63499,139,141,140,13822,628,63507,1045,144,17816,63496],"class_list":["post-128435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-action","tag-action_9","tag-carters_hospitality","tag-carters_hospitality_services","tag-cash_app","tag-cbp","tag-central_florida","tag-channel_9_eyewitness_news","tag-delma","tag-delma_ball_walker","tag-department_of_homeland_security","tag-facebook","tag-gail_serem","tag-google","tag-ice","tag-jamaica","tag-jeff","tag-jeff_deal","tag-local","tag-marcia_williams_herman","tag-marlon","tag-marsha","tag-marsha_williams_herman","tag-news","tag-oshane","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news","tag-united_states","tag-us","tag-us_department_of_justice","tag-video","tag-wftv","tag-wftv-com","tag-zelle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=128435"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/128435\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/128436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=128435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=128435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=128435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}