Protect Yourself from Scams

Summary

A public advisory warns that fraudulent phone calls are on the rise, with victims collectively out large sums of money as a result. Callers may come across as courteous and professional, while others resort to shouting, threats, or pressure tactics meant to rush people into hasty decisions. These scammers often falsely identify themselves as representatives of a bank, Medicare, Social Security, the IRS, a police department, or a utility company.