Helping Americans Overseas

Helping Americans Overseas

The United Kingdom is a great place to visit, but if you’re an American citizen and have been the victim of a crime or an accident, then the U.S. Embassy is ready to assist you.

May 13th, 2010 by American Citizen Services 
Consular Officers Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

Consular Officers Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

Haiti Earthquake – destruction as seen from the plane
Originally uploaded by IFRC

Haiti may be nearly 4,500 miles away from London, but the effects of the January 12 earthquake have been felt worldwide, including here in the United Kingdom.
The 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused catastrophic damage to the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince and killed more than 170,000 [...]

March 15th, 2010 by AmericanCitizenServices 
Stay Safe During The Holidays

Stay Safe During The Holidays

Tips for you and your family to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime over the upcoming festive period.
With any downturn in the economy there is always a rise in crime – and theft and burglary are crimes that are the most common in the run up to the Holidays. Our office [...]

November 30th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
YouTube: Scamnet – Lonely Hearts Scam Division

YouTube: Scamnet – Lonely Hearts Scam Division

Tom Consul and Joe Tuesday investigate the latest scam using the internet. U.S. Embassy London also offer advice on how to avoid being a victim of a scam.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam, please visit our website for more information on how to report it: http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/scs/internet_scams.html

October 30th, 2009 by American Citizen Services 
What Is A “Warden”?

What Is A “Warden”?

Q: What is a ‘Warden’?
A: Each U.S. post abroad has a network of volunteers in the community who live, work, study, or socialize with large groups of Americans. These volunteers, called “wardens” – aptly named after WWII air raid wardens – help us spread messages to the American community. Because of their close [...]

October 22nd, 2009 by American Citizen Services 
Warden Message: Domestic Violence Prevention Workshop Oct. 17th

Warden Message: Domestic Violence Prevention Workshop Oct. 17th

We would like to draw your attention to this announcement regarding a domestic violence prevention workshop to be held in London on Saturday October 17th, 2009.  The workshop will be conducted by the American Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center.  For more information or to register, please contact the American Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center directly.

October 8th, 2009 by American Citizen Services 
My Friend Needs Help!

My Friend Needs Help!

Q: My friend just contacted me on Facebook saying that they’re stranded in London and need money urgently. Is there anything you can do to help them?
A: You should tell your friend to contact the Embassy directly. We can be reached by email at SCSLondon@state.gov , or by telephone to 020 7499 9000 (24hrs). We [...]

September 29th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
American Victims of Crime Overseas

American Victims of Crime Overseas

The Bureau of Consular Affairs, Overseas Citizens Services is committed to assisting American citizens who become victims of crime while traveling, working, or residing abroad. Government officials, known as consuls or consular officers, at embassies and consulates in nearly 250 cities throughout the world are responsible for assisting U.S. citizens who may be traveling, [...]

September 9th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
What Is the Special Consular Services (SCS) Unit?

What Is the Special Consular Services (SCS) Unit?

The Special Consular Services (SCS) unit of the American Citizen Services (ACS) branch of the U.S. Embassy in London provides a variety of emergency and non-emergency services to Americans in England and Wales. We visit Americans in jail, assist families and friends following the death of a U.S. citizen loved one, offer help to U.S. [...]

September 8th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices 
Rescheduling Your Appointment Due to H1N1 Flu Virus

Rescheduling Your Appointment Due to H1N1 Flu Virus

If you have an American citizen service appointment or visa appointment and you are experiencing flu-like symptoms which you believe may be related to the H1N1 Flu, please do not come to the U.S. Embassy, London. We will provide priority re-scheduling of your appointment should you need to cancel for this reason as follows:-
• To reschedule [...]

August 26th, 2009 by AmericanCitizenServices