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Suspected scam: latest reports

Calls where visitors believe the caller was trying to get money, codes or personal details through deception.

Common signs

  • Pressure to act immediately, or threats about arrest, account closure or lost benefits.
  • A request to pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfer or a payment app.
  • A request for a verification code that was just texted to you, a password, or your Social Security number.
  • A caller who says to keep the call secret, or who asks you to install software or give remote access.

What to do

  • Hang up. You do not owe a stranger an explanation.
  • Contact the organisation using a phone number from its official website, your card or your statement.
  • If you shared a code, password or account details, change them and call your bank or provider right away.
  • Report it so others are warned.

What to avoid

  • Do not pay by gift card, crypto or wire because a caller told you to.
  • Do not trust the name or number on caller ID: both can be faked.
  • Do not press buttons or call back a number the caller gave you.

Questions people ask

Do government agencies call to demand payment?

Government agencies generally contact people by mail first and do not demand payment by gift card, crypto or wire over the phone. If you are unsure, hang up and contact the agency through its official website.

I already paid or shared information. What now?

Contact your bank or card provider immediately, change affected passwords, consider a credit freeze, and report it to the FTC. Acting quickly gives you the best chance of limiting harm.

Official resources (external sites, we are not affiliated): Report fraud to the FTC

General safety information, not legal advice. Reports on this site are unverified experiences.

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