It Almost Got a National TV Reporter: Inside July 2026's Bank and Government Impersonation Wave
Bank and government impersonation scams surged in July 2026 — a CBS reporter's near-miss, real six-figure losses, and the one question that stops them
Government Impersonation
11 articles on government impersonation — scam alerts, fraud patterns, and protection guides.
Seniors Lost $7.7 Billion to Scams Last Year — and Gold Courier Schemes Are Draining Entire Retirements
FBI data: Americans over 60 lost $7.7 billion to scams last year, up 37%. Inside the gold courier scheme that took a Wisconsin woman's $400K retiremen
The Scammer Who 'Works for the FTC': New Recovery Con Sends Fake Badges to Win Your Trust
FTC impersonation scam alert: fake 'agents' text photos of bogus FTC IDs and badges, offering to recover scam losses for a fee. Learn the tells to spo
26 Arrested in Goa Call Center That Spoofed US Bank Calls and Demanded Gift Cards From American Victims
Goa call center bust: Indian police arrested 26 scammers spoofing US bank calls and demanding gift cards, part of a $48M scheme hitting 650+ Americans
Imposter Scams Stole $3.5 Billion in 2025 — FTC Says It's the #1 Scam for the Ninth Straight Year
Imposter scams cost Americans $3.5 billion in 2025, the FTC's top fraud for the 9th year. Fake toll texts surged 40%. Learn how to spot the new varian
Two Indian Journalists Win the Pulitzer Prize for Exposing the Digital Arrest Scam — And Why It Matters for the Rest of the World
Digital arrest scam exposé 'trAPPed' won Indian journalists the 2026 Pulitzer Prize. One victim was held on video 47 days. Learn how the scam works.
Ghost Students and FAFSA Fraud: How Identity Thieves Are Stealing Federal Student Aid in 2026
FAFSA ghost student fraud triggered $1 billion in blocked federal aid theft and a new real-time ID verification system. Protect your SSN and FSA ID.
The Scam Where Fake Cops Put You Under 'Digital Arrest' Via Video Call — And AI Makes It Terrifyingly Real
Digital arrest scams use AI deepfake police video calls to 'detain' victims and extort money — over $56 million lost in India alone. Know the red flag
Will County Sheriff Warns of Scammers Impersonating Deputies With Fake Badge Numbers
Will County sheriff warns of scammers posing as deputies with fake badge numbers, demanding gift cards or Bitcoin for bogus bond fees. Spot the red fl
JSO Warns: Scammers Are Calling Jacksonville Residents About Fake Missed Jury Duty
Jacksonville jury duty phone scam alert: JSO warns of callers demanding cash bonds for fake missed federal jury duty. Learn the red flags before you p
Bexar County Couple Loses $160 to Scammer Posing as County Employee
Bexar County, Texas warns residents about scammers posing as county employees who charge fees to fill out government assistance applications. Here's w