New Social Security Scam Spoofs Government Badges
Criminals text or email photos of fake government identification badges to trick people into sending money.
Social Security Administration officials warn there is a new scam making the rounds that involves fake government identification badges.
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Gail S. Ennis, inspector general for the Social Security Administration (SSA), issued a fraud alert this week that describes the new tactic.
Imposters use images of the fake badges in phone scams to deceive people into sending money or personal information. The fraudulent versions of these identification badges look like the ID most federal employees use to gain access to government buildings, officials said.
Montana’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing called in to the KGVO Montana Morning News show on Tuesday to promote his office’s participation in alerting the public to National Consumer Protection Week.
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Check out how to get online financial tips during National Consumer Protection Week By Rita R. Robison on March 2, 2021 at 4:36 PM
It’s National Consumer Protection Week.
Among the organizations offering activities and resources is the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. The agency is offering a presentation to inform consumers how to avoid scams, maximize their security online, and avoid identity theft and fraud in Washington.
Registration is required for the online presentation.
“Staying Financially Healthy in a Pandemic”
A representative from the Washington State Attorney General’s Office will provide information about price gouging, cancellation issues, and scams – especially those related to covid-19, how you can protect yourself and your loved ones, and how to recover if your identity is stolen or you fall victim to a scam.
DA’s Office holding scam awareness Zoom event for National Consumer Protection Week
A sample from the “Jeopardy!”-style game held virtually by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office Consumer Protection Unit on Monday morning. An informational event about how elders can avoid being scammed is scheduled for Wednesday. SCREENSHOT
A sample from the “Jeopardy!”-style game held virtually by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office Consumer Protection Unit on Monday morning. An informational event about how elders can avoid being scammed is scheduled for Wednesday. SCREENSHOT
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Published: 3/1/2021 6:33:07 PM
While the world’s top scientists and physicians work to tackle COVID-19, consumer advocates are doing their best to battle a different type of pandemic one of scams and predatory practices targeting senior citizens. But, much like viruses, scam artists can mutate as well as become resistant to the technology combating them.