Impersonation Scams
18 articles on impersonation scam tactics, real-world cases, and how to protect yourself.
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Milwaukee Retiree Lost $8,700 in 17 Minutes. The Script.
A Milwaukee woman lost $8,700 to scammers using a precise grandparent scam phone call script. Here's the exact timeline and what stopped working.
FBI Now Tracks AI Scams Separately. $893M Lost in One Year.
For the first time in 26 years, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center separated AI fraud into its own category. The numbers show why that matters now.
FCC Fines Voice Provider $4.5M for Bank Spoofing Robocalls
The FCC proposed a $4.5 million penalty against Voxbeam after tens of thousands of spoofed calls reached Americans pretending to be their banks. Here's what happened.
The Phone Setting That Stops Family Emergency Scam Calls
Most advice about family emergency scam calls is wrong. Here's the one phone setting banks use internally that actually works and why blocking numbers makes it worse.
How FBI Scammers Know Your Name Before You Answer
Real FBI agents don't cold-call targets. Here's the exact tech and psychological framework scammers use to make you believe you're under federal investigation.
How Bank Fraud Alert Scam Callers Know Your Name
Bank fraud alert scam calls start with your full name and last four digits. Here's the data broker pipeline that makes it possible.
Why Your Local Police Cannot Help With Online Scams
Multi-state cyber fraud networks are targeting US consumers with coordinated scams. Learn how these rings operate, spot the warning signs, and report it.
Carson City Sheriff's Office Warns of Impersonation Scams: How Scammers Pose as Law Enforcement
Learn how scammers impersonate law enforcement to extort victims. Spot the red flags and know your rights when contacted by fake officers.
How Arrest Warrant Phone Scam Callers Know Your Name
Scammers using arrest warrant threats aren't guessing your details. They buy skip-tracing data that includes your address, relatives, and court history.
Digital Arrest Scam: Fake Police Threatening Video Call Extortion Scheme Exposed
Digital arrest scam uses fake police calls and threats of arrest to extort money. Learn how to spot this dangerous fraud and protect yourself from losing thousands.
How Reverse Mortgage Scammers Know Your Name First
Reverse mortgage scam warning: Scammers buy Medicare enrollment lists showing homeowners 62+ with equity. Here's the 4-step targeting system they use before calling.
Medicare Scam Calls Seniors: The Silence Setting Trap
Most seniors enable silence detection to block Medicare scam calls. That setting actually trains scammers which numbers are active and answered.
Telecom Impersonation Scam: How Scammers Pose as Your Phone Company to Steal Thousands
Telecom impersonation scam targets Americans daily. Learn how scammers pose as your carrier, what red flags to spot, and how to protect yourself.
India's Digital Arrest Scam: How Criminals Impersonate Police to Extort Americans
Digital arrest scam targets US citizens with fake police threats. Learn how scammers impersonate law enforcement and demand payment to avoid arrest.
Cyber Fraud Cases in Pune: How Payment Verification Scams Work and How to Protect Yourself
Cyber fraud cases in Pune exceeded ₹1.4 crore in recent reports. Learn how these payment scams work, spot red flags, and protect your money.
Fake Court Summons Text Scam: NH Attorney General Warns of Jury Duty Impersonation Texts
Fake Court Summons Text Scam is targeting residents with threats of arrest for missed jury duty. Learn how to spot it, protect yourself, and report it.
IRS Impersonation Phone Call Scam: How It Works and What To Do
IRS impersonation phone call scam is tricking Americans out of thousands. Learn how to spot it, protect your identity, and report it to the FTC today.
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Hang Up! How to Beat Persistent Phone Scams That Target Your Money
Persistent phone scams impersonate banks, government agencies, and tech support to steal money. Learn the warning signs and how to stay safe.
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