 In some cases, scammers are trying to get your personal information. Hema De Las Heras with the FTC says they pretend to be affiliated with the federal government. They also charge a fee going anywhere from $60 to a few hundred dollars. And this is on top of what people have to pay to get their passport. She says the U.S. Department of State is the government agency that handles passport services. And you can set up an appointment for free if you need a passport right away. Sandra Jones, WTOP News.