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The Scam Exposed

The Scam Exposed: A phishing site is impersonating the Internal Revenue Service.

This scam has been reported 111 times and targets senior citizens.

Warning Signs

  • Unusual website address
  • Requests for personal info

Stay safe by being cautious of unfamiliar websites and never giving out personal info.

Think you were contacted by this? Do not send money or share codes. Report it to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, or call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311.

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You're Safe Here. Let's Fix This Now.

If you already sent money or shared information, act fast. Follow these steps in order.

1

Call Your Bank or Card Company Immediately

Use the number on the back of your card, not any number the caller gave you. Ask them to freeze the transaction or account.

2

Call the National Elder Fraud Hotline

Free help, 7 days a week.

Call 1-833-372-8311
3

Report It to the Government

File a free report at the Federal Trade Commission so they can investigate.

Go to reportfraud.ftc.gov