Imposter scams come in many varieties, but work the same way: a scammer pretends to be someone you trust to convince you to send them money. Learn how to spot an imposter scam.
Imposter Scams
Hang Up on Social Security Scam Calls
You’ve probably gotten calls claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. Watch how two people handle these calls and learn what you can do to avoid government imposter scams.
Romance Scams
You meet someone special on a dating website, but then he needs money.
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Have You Heard About... Online Dating Scams?
For active older adults.
What You Need to Know About Romance Scams
Signs that your online love is a scam artist.
IRS Imposter Scams
You get a call from someone who says she’s from the IRS. She says that you owe back taxes. But do you?
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Have You Heard About... IRS Imposter Scams?
For active older adults.
Government Imposter Scams
Scammers sometimes impersonate government officials — and tempt you with bogus lottery and sweepstakes "winnings" — to get you to send money.
IRS Imposter Scams Infographic
Scammers pretend to be IRS officials to get you to send them money.
Nanny and Caregiver Imposter Scams
Caregiver websites can help you find jobs, but scammers also use them to find people to rip off.
Fraud Affects Every Community: Family Emergency Scams
The first-person story of how one family responded to a family emergency scam: by putting it on the radio.
Tech Support Scams
You get a call from someone who says he’s a computer technician. But is he?
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Have You Heard About... Tech Support Scams?
For active older adults.
Tech Support Scams
Who is calling out of the blue, claiming to be able to "fix" your computer? A scammer, that’s who.
Grandkid Scams
You get a call: “Grandma, I need money for bail.” Or some other kind of trouble. But is it your grandchild?
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Have You Heard About... Grandkid Scams?
For active older adults.
Family Emergency Scams
Scammers sometimes impersonate relatives and friends to trick you into sending them money.