Government Impostor Scams: Fraudsters Armed with SSNs Cold Call Victims and Coerce Them Into Buying Gold
Calls from scammers impersonating government officials are nothing new, but what
would you do if the caller told you your Social Security Number had been
associated with money laundering and other crimes?
The FTC has recently issued a consumer alert warning that fraudsters are
impersonating the Social Security Administration and cold-calling victims to
steal their money using a clever ruse.
Your SSN has been linked to serious crimes, and there’s an arrest warrant in
your name. Moreover, you’re