Tag: government_impersonation
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FTC Sues GovAssist, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman Over Government Impersonation Scheme
The FTC is suing GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman, alleging they impersonated the federal government to deceive travelers seeking passport services through deceptive ads, misleading promises and fake reviews.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionGovAssist LLCEntry LLCScott Zuckermangovernment impersonationpassport servicesdeceptive advertising
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Social Security Administration Warns of Ongoing Government Impersonation Scams
SSA urges community partners to help people recognize scammers who impersonate government offices, threaten loss of benefits and pressure individuals to share personal information or send money.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security Administrationscamsgovernment impersonationbenefitsmy Social Security accountAdvocates pageconsumer protection
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Federal Authorities Warn Public of Sophisticated Prosecutor Impersonation Scams
Federal authorities are warning citizens about scammers impersonating prosecutors and federal officials via phone, text, and email to demand money and personal information. They advise vigilance and reporting suspicious activity to ic3.gov.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalComputers and Internet Financial FraudGovernment ImpersonationScamFBIU.S. AttorneyDominick GeraceCincinnati