US EditionFTC warns of scammers pretending to be agents
- On May 29, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission issued a warning about fraudsters across the U.S. who are falsely presenting themselves as government officials to defraud individuals of their money.
- These scams follow a 2024 pattern in which fraudsters used fake IDs, badges, and urgent warnings to trick victims into transferring $789 million.
- Scammers initiate contact through unexpected calls, messages, or computer pop-ups claiming urgent issues like viruses or compromised accounts.
- The FTC states, “we don't even have agents” and never requests money transfers, advising victims to report scams at ReportFraud.FTC.gov immediately.
- The FTC's alert implies continued risk from these scams, urging caution and verification before moving money and prompt reporting to banks and the FTC.
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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 y
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