Concerns Raised Over Scams During Government Shutdown
The government shutdown has the potential to embolden scammers, as the Federal Trade Commission's fraud and scam reporting website is down.
A message on the website states:
due to the government shutdown, we are unable to offer this website service at this time.It adds that operations will be restored when the shutdown ends.
Consumer watchdogs warn that scammers are posing as government agencies, using texts, phone calls, and emails to target federal employees and beneficiaries, seeking personal information.
- Scammers are targeting federal employees and beneficiaries
- They use texts, phone calls, and emails to pose as government agencies
- Resources are still available during the shutdown
Author's summary: Government shutdown emboldens scammers, targeting federal employees and beneficiaries.
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