Did someone tell you to move or transfer money to “protect” it? Did they claim to be from a government agency like the FTC or the Social Security Administration or a well-known company like your bank, Amazon, or Microsoft? That’s a scam.
The FTC reports a steep rise in reported losses to scams that impersonate businesses and government agencies. Many now start with a call or message about a routine problem, like suspicious activity on an account. But in a new twist, the story quickly takes a more serious turn.
Learn about the top five impersonation scams people are reporting and how to spot and report them.
Livestream | Friday, Sep 20, 2024 | 11am PST
Guest Speakers
- Kati Daffan, Assistant Director, Division of Marketing Practices, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, District of Columbia
- Emma Fletcher, Senior Date Researcher, Federal Trade Commission, Washington DC-Baltimore Area
- Testimonials
Presented by the Federal Trade Commission and Ethnic Media Services
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