The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, has released a consumer alert warning Americans about an upsurge of scammers impersonating the agency to con consumers out of their money. These scams can appear legitimate at first blush and can be intimidating. Often the imposter is privy to personal information about the consumer and may threaten that the consumer is on the hook for serious crimes if they do not comply.
Luckily, there are sure-fire ways to spot a scam. Remember, the FTC, like most consumer protection agencies, will NEVER:
- ask you for money
- threaten you
- promise you a prize
- instruct you to transfer or withdraw money
- request a verification code
- or contact you by text message
Already Fallen Victim to a Scam? Fight Back!
If you believe you or someone you love has been the target of one of these scams, report it immediately to www.ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Falling for these types of scams is more common than you may think. Don’t let fear or embarrassment keep you from taking action to protect your assets – the team at Wells Law understands and, under certain circumstances, can help or point you in the right direction. Complete an intake form to receive a free case review.