How do I report a government phone scam?
How do I report a government phone scam?
The FTC is the primary government agency that collects scam complaints. Report all robocalls and unwanted telemarketing calls to the Do Not Call Registry. Report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission. You can report either online or by phone at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322).
Do federal agencies call you?
Be advised, federal agencies do not call or email individuals threatening arrest or demanding money. Scammers often spoof caller ID information, and these phone calls are fraudulent even if they appear to be coming from an agency’s legitimate phone number. Recipients should hang up immediately and report the call.
Why would the Department of Treasury call me?
These calls are nothing more than a scam. The IRS and or US Treasury will never contact you via telephone and threaten you with arrest. Any correspondence from either of these agencies would be done in writing via the US Postal service. Hang up the phone and report it immediately.
Why would a federal agent call me?
“We want the communities we serve to know that the FBI will never place an unsolicited call to demand personal information or payment,” Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan of the FBI Sacramento Field Office said. Investigators say these schemes – where a caller claims to be with law enforcement – are common.
How do government agencies contact you?
When real government agencies need to contact you, they usually start by sending a letter, not calling you out of the blue. The IRS, in particular, always uses snail mail for official messages.
Where do I report suspicious calls to the US Department of Treasury?
You may also report these calls to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, which has jurisdiction over IRS-related matters. If you receive something suspicious in the mail claiming to be from the US Department of the Treasury, report it to the Treasury Inspector General:
What are the signs of a treasury fraud?
Unsolicited Phone Calls, Text Messages, or Emails Purporting to be from the Treasury Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, FinCEN, OFAC, the Treasury “Office of Legal Affairs”, or even from the Secretary of the Treasury, are frauds.
Why did I get a call from the US Treasury Department?
This call is from the Department of U.S. Treasury. This message is intended to contact you regarding an enforcement action executed by the U.S. Treasury. Ignoring this message would be an intentional second attempt to avoid an initial appearance before the magistrate judge or grand jury for a federal criminal offense.
What do I do if someone calls me from the IRS?
If they claim to be from the Internal Revenue Service, report it to [email protected], subject line: “IRS phone scam.” You may also report these calls to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, which has jurisdiction over IRS-related matters.
