US EditionFTC warns of scammers pretending to be agents
- On May 29, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission alerted the public that fraudsters are pretending to be government officials in an effort to swindle money from individuals nationwide.
- These scams often start with urgent alerts about issues like a virus, stolen identity, or compromised bank account to trick victims.
- Scammers use fake IDs, badges, and official-sounding IDs to convince victims to transfer money under the guise of protecting funds.
- The Federal Trade Commission reported that $789 million was stolen by these impersonators in 2024, emphasizing that the FTC does not have agents or ask for money transfers.
- The FTC advises never to send money from unexpected calls or messages and to report suspected scams immediately to your bank and at ReportFraud.FTC.gov.
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Watch out for government impostor scams
Scammers are pretending to be government workers, and it’s costing people money. These imposters might contact you by phone, email, or text message. They claim they’re from the Social Security Administration, Medicare, or another government agency. They might say something scary, like your Social Security number has been suspended or that you could lose your benefits. To fix the “problem,” they demand money or personal information. They may ask …
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