Government impersonation
Scammers may pretend to be from the IRS, Social Security, immigration agencies, or police and demand immediate payment.
FTC scam information →Recognize the warning signs
Scam Alerts
Learn how fraudsters create urgency, impersonate authorities, and attempt to steal money or personal information.
Common scam patterns
Phishing messages
A message may ask you to click a suspicious link, reveal a code, or sign into a fake website.
Online protection tips →Bank and payment fraud
Be suspicious of unexpected requests for gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or secret payments.
Report to FTC →Romance and investment scams
Fraudsters may build trust online before requesting money or promoting unrealistic investment profits.
FBI IC3 reporting →Immigration-related scams
Verify professional credentials and government forms through official agency websites before sharing documents or money.
USCIS scam prevention →Identity theft
If someone uses your information without permission, preserve records and use official recovery resources.
Recovery steps →If you suspect a scam
- Stop communicating and do not send further payments or verification codes.
- Contact your bank or payment provider directly using its official phone number.
- Change affected passwords and enable multifactor authentication.
- Report fraud using the FTC or FBI reporting resources linked above.
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