Impersonation
Police & court impostors
Someone claims you missed jury duty, have a warrant or are under investigation. They demand immediate payment and tell you to keep it secret.
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Impersonation
People pretending to be your bank, a government agency or someone you know.
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Impersonation
Bank fraud department impostors
A caller says your account is at risk and tells you to move your money to a safe account, approve a transfer or share a code.
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Impersonation
Family emergency scams
Someone posing as a child, grandchild or friend says they urgently need money for bail, medical care or a problem while traveling.
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Boss & friend impostors
A message looks like it came from your boss or a friend, but the request for gift cards or an urgent transfer comes from someone else.
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Impersonation
IRS & Social Security impostors
A caller threatens arrest, unpaid taxes or suspended benefits, or offers a refund in exchange for personal information.
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Impersonation
Fake subscription & purchase alerts
A message claims you owe for a subscription or an expensive purchase. The support number leads to someone asking for bank access.
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