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
9 articles on government impersonation — scam alerts, fraud patterns, and protection guides.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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 posing as deputies with fake badge numbers, demanding gift cards or Bitcoin for bogus bond fees. Spot the red fl
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, Texas warns residents about scammers posing as county employees who charge fees to fill out government assistance applications. Here's w