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SCARS™ Special Report: Complaints about Government Imposter Scams Reach Record High, According to New FTC Data [Infographic]

SCARS™ Special Report: Complaints about Government Imposter Scams Reach Record High, According to New FTC Data [Infographic] Federal Trade Commission Reminder The Federal Trade Commission is reminding consumers that scammers are increasingly trying to make a buck by falsely claiming to be Uncle Sam. Monthly complaints to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network about scammers pretending to be from the government reached the highest levels on record this spring. Since 2014, consumers have filed nearly 1.3 [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:41:00-04:00July 12th, 2019|Categories: ♦ ABOUT ADVOCACY & ACTIVISM|Tags: Anti-Scam, Government Imposter Scams, Government Imposter Scams Infographic, Government Imposters, Important Article, Information About Scams, IRS Scams, SCARS, Social Security Scams|

Official FTC IRS Imposter Scams [Infographic] – SCARS™ Insight

SCARS™ Insight: Official FTC IRS Imposter Scams [Infographic] Official FTC IRS Imposter Scams Infographic SCARS #ActAgainstScams Campaign SCARS™ Team A SCARS Division Miami Florida U.S.A. TAGS: Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Internal Revenue Service, United States Government, IRS, Phone Scams, IRS Scam, Gift Card Scam, iTunes Scam, Tax Scam, Infographic, #ActAgainstScams, END - - - Tell us about your experiences with Romance Scammers in our Scams Discussion Forum on Facebook » - - - [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T23:15:05-04:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: ♦ ABOUT ADVOCACY & ACTIVISM|Tags: ActAgainstScams, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Gift Card Scam, Infographic, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, IRS Scam, iTunes Scam, Phone Scams, Tax Scam, United States Government|

Grandparent Scams – Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis – 2025

Grandparent Scams/Emergency Scams A Manipulated Extortion Crime Typology Overview / Victim Impact Analysis CRIMINOLOGY & VICTIMOLOGY - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. See Author Biographies Below Article Abstract Grandparent scams exploit love, urgency, and secrecy, yet families can counter them with calm routines and simple checks. [...]

Police Impersonation Scam and Arrest Warrant Scams – 2025

Police Impersonation Scam and Arrest Warrant Scams The Lie Behind Police Impersonation Scams: “You Have an Arrest Warrant” Catalog of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • Tim McGuinness, Ph.D., DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Originally Published: 2024 - Article Updated: 2025 Article Abstract Police impersonation scams exploit your trust in [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-07-09T07:41:05-04:00July 9th, 2025|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS, 2025, Cryptocurrency Scams, Government Impersonation, Identity Theft & Impersonation, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Insights, NORTH AMERICA SCAMS & SCAMMERS, • GOVERNMENT IMPOSTER SCAM, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS, ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS, ♦ SPOTING SCAMS - ANTI-SCAM TIPS CLUES & RED FLAGS|Tags: Arrest Warrant Scams, Government Impersonation, Police Impersonation Scam|

The SCARS Institute Top 50 Celebrity Impersonation Scams – 2025

The SCARS Institute Top 50 Celebrity Impersonation Scams The SCARS Institute's Top 50 most impersonated traditional celebrities in online, SMS, and messaging scams How Scams Work - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract The SCARS Institute's investigation into the top 50 celebrity impersonation scams reveals that criminals are consistently [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-05-19T07:16:08-04:00May 19th, 2025|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS, 2025, Identity Theft & Impersonation, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Insights, Lotto/Lottery Scams, Spotting Scammers, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, ♦ ONLINE SAFETY, ♦ SCAM BASICS, ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS|Tags: Celebrity Impersonation, Impersonation Scams, Online Scams, Sweepstakes Scams|

eBay Storytelling Scams – eCommerce Fakery – 2025

eBay Storytelling Scams - eCommerce Fakery Unraveling eBay and eCommerce Storytelling Scams: How eCommerce Fakery with Emotional Narratives Hooks You with Fake Product Stories Catalog of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • From a suggestion from Gabriel at Wizer-Traing.com Article Abstract As a savvy online shopper, you will [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-05-02T01:24:58-04:00May 2nd, 2025|Categories: ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS, 2025, Financial Fraud & Scams, Influencer/Business Oppertunity Scams, Insights, Scam Advertising, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, ♦ ONLINE SAFETY, ♦ PSYCHOLOGY OF SCAMS, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Craigs List, eBay, eCommerce Fakery, Ecommerce Fraud, eCommerce Scams, Storytelling Scams|

Home Equity Scams in the United States – 2025

Home Equity Scams in the United States Understanding the Epidemic of Home Equity Scams in the U.S. Catalog of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Home equity scams are a rapidly growing threat in the United States, preying on the $32.8 trillion in collective homeowner equity built [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-04-23T11:42:27-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Categories: ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS, 2025, Financial Fraud & Scams, Financial Institution Impersonation, Insights, Rental Property/Real Estate Scams, Scammer Techniques & Methods, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Home Equity Scams, Home Finance Scams, Home Title Scams, Mortgage Scams|

FAKE ICE AGENT SCAM – U.S. Immigration ICE Agent Imposter Scam – 2025

U.S. Immigration ICE Agent Imposter Scam Federal Immigration Agent Impersonation Scam How Scams Work - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract Immigrant communities across the United States are being targeted by scammers pretending to be agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or local police. These fraudsters intimidate [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-01-28T10:22:11-05:00January 28th, 2025|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2025, Government Impersonation, Insights, Phone Scams, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS, ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS|Tags: Fake ICE Agents, Government Impersonation Scam, Illegal Aliens, Illegal Immigrants, Immigration Scam|

Catalog of Scams: Romance Scams/Dating Scams/Love Scams – 2024

Romance Scams/Dating Scams/Love Scams A Trust-Based Relationship Scam - A Romance Imposter Scam Catalog of Scams - A SCARS Institute Resource Catalog of Scams: Romance Scams A romance scam is a fraudulent scheme where scammers create fake online identities to deceive victims into believing they are in a genuine romantic relationship. The scam typically begins on social media platforms, dating apps, or messaging services, where the scammer pretends [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-09-13T22:38:06-04:00September 13th, 2024|Categories: ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS, 2024, Resources, Romance Scams & Relationship Scams, • ROMANCE IMPOSTER SCAM, ♦ ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCAMS|Tags: Dating Scams, Love Scam, Relationship Scam, romance scam, Trust-Based Scam|

Medicare Impersonation Scams – Scam Basics – 2024

Medicare Impersonation Scams Understanding How Your Government Benefits Can Be Hijacked & Stolen Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Authors: • SCARS Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. • U.S. Federal Trade Commission Article Abstract Medicare impersonation scams are a growing concern, with scammers pretending to be government agents or medical staff to steal valuable information and money. Protect your Medicare number [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-06-14T13:44:25-04:00June 14th, 2024|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS, 2024, Elder Abuse Crimes, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Insights, ♦ ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SCAMS, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Identity Theft, Medicare Impersonation Scams, Scam Basics|

AI-Driven Voice Impersonation Scams/DeepFake Voice Scams – How To Protect Your Family Against Them – 2024

AI-Driven Voice Impersonation Scams/DeepFake Voice Scams How To Protect Your Family Against Them DeepFake Voice Phone Scams Are Increasing In Sophistication Thanks To AI Avoiding Scams - A SCARS Insight Article Abstract In the digital age, AI-driven voice impersonation scams, like grandparent scams, target vulnerable individuals. The article advises safeguarding families by educating them about these scams, establishing verification protocols, cautioning against sharing personal info, staying updated on scam tactics, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2024-01-08T08:50:25-05:00January 8th, 2024|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2024, Elder Abuse Crimes, Insights, Phone Scams, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Ai Scams, AI-Driven Voice Impersonation Scams, deepfake voice scams, Phone Scams, Voice Impersonation|

Recovery Scams/Frauds – Don’t be Re-Victimized

Don’t be Re-Victimized by Recovery Scams/Fraud Avoid Money Recovery Scams How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Avoid Recovery Scams - Don’t Become A Victim Money recovery scams target desperate victims when they are most in need right after their scam! “We can get your money back.” Recovery Scams: If you recently lost a portion of your savings or retirement nest egg to a cryptocurrency, forex, or binary options scam, or other [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-06-26T11:23:21-04:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Insights, 2023, Money Recovery, Money Recovery Scams|Tags: Money Recovery, Recovery Fraud, Recovery Scams, Rescammed, scam victims|

Zelle Scams – Scam Basics

Scam Basics: Zelle Scams Learning The Basics Of Zelle Instant Payment Online Scams Scam Basics - A SCARS Insight Zelle Is A Popular Payment App That Allows Users To Send And Receive Money Instantly But It Is Also Popular With Scammers What Is ZELLE? Zell is a popular peer-to-peer payment service in the United States that allows users to send and receive money quickly and conveniently using [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-06-03T18:28:32-04:00June 3rd, 2023|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS, 2023, Financial Fraud & Scams, Insights, Messaging / SMS / Text Scams, Money Transfer Scams, Phone Scams, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Instant Payment Fraud, Instant Payment Scams, Money Transfer Fraud, Zelle, Zelle Scams|

Cryptocurrency Fraud – Businesses That Appear To Be Engaged In Scams – A Series – May 22 2023

Cryptocurrency Businesses That Appear To Be Engaged In Fraud Reported Crypto Websites - A Scam Victim Alert A SCARS Special Report - May 22, 2023 A Note on Imposters: Imposter websites used in cryptocurrency fraud is one of the most commonly reported Investment scams (Pig Butchering scams.) The companies or websites listed may sound similar to the names of other companies or websites that also operate in the marketplace. When companies or websites (fake [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-05-22T09:08:15-04:00May 22nd, 2023|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS, 2023, Crypto Investment Scams/Pig Butchering Scams, Investment Scams, Special Reports, ♦ SCAMMER DATA|Tags: Crypto Scam Websites, Cryptocurrency Businesses, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cryptocurrency Scams, Engaged In Fraud, Fraudulent Trading Platform, Imposter Scam, Liquidity Mining Scam, Pig Butchering Scam, Reported Scammers|

Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams

Fake Prize, Sweepstakes, and Lottery Scams The promise of Big Winnings is Just a Fantasy! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight A Lottery Scam Is No Win For Its Victims You get a call, email, or letter saying you won a sweepstake, a lottery, or a prize — like an iPad, a new car, or something else. But you can tell it’s a scam because of what they do [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-08-21T06:26:58-04:00August 21st, 2022|Categories: Lotto/Lottery Scams, 2022, Insights, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Fake Prize, foreign lottery, Lottery, Lottery Scams, Lotto Scam, prize scam, sweepstakes|

Small Business Scams: A Guide for Business

Small Business Scams A Guide for Business Presented by SCARS Small Business Scams Target Small Businesses Just As Much As Individuals If you own a small business or are part of a non-profit organization, you spend a lot of time and effort making sure the organization works well. But when scammers go after your organization, it can hurt your reputation and your bottom line. Your best protection? Learn the signs [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-05-07T07:09:08-04:00May 7th, 2022|Categories: Small Business Scams, 2022, Guides|Tags: BEC Scams, Business Scams, Check Scams, Fake Check scams, FTC, Invoice Scams, Online Scams, Small Business Scams|

Package Delivery Scams – How to Identify and Avoid

Package Delivery Scams - How to Identify and Avoid How Scams Work A SCARS Insight Almost Everyone Is Receiving These Scam Messages Every Week! The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many Americans shop, with online purchasing in the U.S. increasing steadily. More shopping online means more package deliveries for consumers. With the increase in deliveries, your government receives a constant flow of complaints about delivery notification scam calls and [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-05-02T23:22:13-04:00May 2nd, 2022|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2022, Insights, ♦ SPOTING SCAMS - ANTI-SCAM TIPS CLUES & RED FLAGS|Tags: Fake Delivery Emails, Fake Delivery Messages, Fake Delivery Texts, FedEx, Package Delivery Scams, Phishing Scams, Smishing Scam, UPS, USPS|

New Research Study on Stolen Valor – Military Scams – STUDY NOW COMPLETED [UPDATED]

New Research Study on Stolen Valor - Military Scams THIS STUDY HAS COMPLETED A Research Study by Tyleen Caffrey Worden School of Social Service, Our Lady of the Lake University SCARS has verified the validity and integrity of this research project. WE THANK TYLEEN CAFFREY FOR ALLOWING SCARS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS IMPORTANT STUDY CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVATE This study is completely private and confidential. It does not require your name! No one will [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-06-14T11:22:39-04:00March 19th, 2022|Categories: SCARS Research, 2022, Victimology, ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Fake Military, fake soldiers, Impersonation Scams, Military Scams, Pretend Military, Research Study, Stolen Valor|

Beware Cloned Company Scams – Fake Investments

Beware Cloned Company Scams - Fake Investments The Growing Trend Of Large Scale Investment Scams A SCARS Insight Don’t Fall Victim To Fraudulent Investment Opportunities Portions courtesy of ActionFraud Investment scams can be hard to spot. Every year, victims lose thousands of pounds to criminals imitating genuine investment firms by clicking on adverts that lead them to fraudulent websites designed to replicate the page of a real investment firm. These [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T20:15:51-05:00February 24th, 2022|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Cloned Companies, Company Impersonation Scams, Fake Companies, Investment Scams|

Holiday 2021 – Types Of Scams & Cyber Attacks To Be Alert For

Holiday 2021 - Types Of Scams & Cyber Attacks To Be Alert For What To Avoid & Watch Out For! A SCARS Special report Remember That Everyone Can Be Scammed! So Be Careful! Are you scam smart and cyber conscious? Scammers ramp things up during the Holiday Season and more than ever you will be targeted! Are you knowledgeable enough to AVOID • DISCOVER • RECOVER from scams? Pay attention [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2021-11-24T20:32:02-05:00November 24th, 2021|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2021, Special Reports|Tags: Attacks, CYBERATTACKS, cybercrime, Cybercriminals Cyber Victims, Fraud, Hackers, Malware, Scams|

Does Regulation E Apply To All Scams In The USA? Can You Get Your Money Back? A Guest Editorial By PJ Rohall

Does Regulation E Apply To All Scams In The USA? A New Opportunity To Recover Your Money A Guest Editorial By PJ Rohall, About-Fraud.com, SCARS Partner Presented by SCARS What Is Regulation E? Introduction Regulation E applies to any electronic fund transfer in the United States that authorizes a financial institution to debit or credit money from a consumer’s account. This regulation determines the framework and steps for the dispute [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T20:15:22-05:00October 2nd, 2021|Categories: Scam Victims' Assistance Resources|Tags: About-Fraud.com, Bank Wire Transfers, CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Money Recovery, PJ Rohall, Regulation E, Scammer Account Access, SCARS Partner|

Scams Targeting College and Graduate Students

Scams Targeting College and Graduate Students Students Are Losing Their Tuitions & Savings For Their Education A SCARS Insight Student-Targetted Scams Steal Billions From Young Adults And Their Family Watch Out For Any Social Media Advertising Or People That Want To Help Students Every year college students will be starting a new chapter in their lives. With this new chapter comes responsibility and the freedom to make choices on their [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:27:42-04:00September 7th, 2021|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: College Student Scams, Housing Scams, Private School Scams, Scams Targeting College and Graduate Students, Student Scams, Tuition Scams, University Student Scams|

Spotting Scams & Anti-Scam Tips – Article Catalog

Spotting Scams & Anti-Scam Tips - Article Catalog The Clues & Tips To Help You Avoid Scams & Scammers From the basics to detailed red flags! Learn how to avoid scams now and in the future! A SCARS Topic Collection Updated: August 9, 2021 Scams Are Complex And Contain Hidden Dangers! Staying Safe Online Requires That you Have More Than Attitude & Intelligence! It Requires Specialized Knowledge! In [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T23:01:10-04:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Anti-Scam Clues, Anti-Scam Tips, Information About Scams, Red Flags, Spotting Scammers, Spotting Scams|

Government Impersonator Scams

Anti-Scam FAQ: What Is A Government Impersonator Scam? Answer: Scammers often disguise themselves as people working for the government and might pretend to offer help. But, really, they’re after your money or personal information. Government imposters may call to “verify your Social Security number,” or say your Social Security number or Medicare benefits have been “suspended” due to a mix-up. Scammers may say your tax returns must be done differently because of a name [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2021-06-10T09:06:15-04:00June 10th, 2021|Categories: Scam Types, Spotting & Avoiding Scams|

Cryptocurrency Scams Rise 500% In 2020

Cryptocurrency Scams Rise 500% In 2020 A SCARS Scam Warning Cryptocurrency Investment Scam Reports At Record Level: The Facts That Suggest Caution Since October 2020, consumers have reported losing more than $80 million to cryptocurrency investment scams, an increase of more than ten-fold year-over-year, according to a new data analysis from the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC notes that cryptocurrency investment scams take on a variety of forms, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T22:56:57-04:00May 17th, 2021|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Bitcoin, Crypto, Cryptocurrencies, Elon Musk, Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency|

COVID Scams – Patient Family Member Scam

COVID Scams - Patient Family Member Scam Scammers Are Always Creative In Finding New Ways To Steal Your Money How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Warning - Scammers Target Loved Ones Of COVID-19 Victims A New Form Of Government Imposter Scam Government imposters may have hit a new low with a scheme that targets the grieving survivors of people who died of COVID-19 by offering them help paying for [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-09-14T14:30:43-04:00April 14th, 2021|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2021, COVID Scams, Insights|Tags: COVID Burial Scams, COVID Death Scams, COVID-19 Scam, FEMA Scam, Government Impersonation, Phone Scams|

Don’t Fall For Grandparent Scams [VIDEO]

Don't Fall For Grandparent Scams A Type Of Phone Scam That Plays On Your Love For Your Family! They grab you by the heart and won't let go! How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Don't Open Your Door To Grandparent Scams When it comes to scammers, nothing is sacred — including the bond between grandparent and grandchild. Lately, grandparent scammers have gotten bolder: they might [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-08-19T07:10:36-04:00April 14th, 2021|Categories: Insights, 2021, Grandparent Scams, VIDEOS, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: Family Emergency Scams, Grandparent Scams, Information About Scams, Scams, Send Money, Urgency Scams|

After Storms, Watch Out for Scams

After Storms, Watch Out for Scams Scammers Watch The Weather Channel Too! After every natural disaster or major weather event, the scammers will be on the phones, email, and online to get your money! Scammers Have No Conscience When It Comes To Natural Disaster Scams If You Are In An Affected Region, Or Even Not, You Will Start Getting The Money Requests! Natural disasters and severe weather can [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:28:34-04:00February 16th, 2021|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Disaster Scams, emergency Fraud, Emergency Scams, Emergency Support Scams, FEMA Scams, Fraudsters, Information About Scams, Insurance Scams, Natural Disaster Fraud, Natural Disasters, Online Crime Is Real Crime, Online Fraud, Phone Scams, Scam Avoidance, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Weather Events|

Stop Gift Card Scams – An Overview

Stop Gift Card Scams Scammers Want Gift Cards Because They Are Untraceable & Unstoppable! Never pay for anything using a gift card unless you are buying in a store! Keep reading below! Scammers Increasingly Demand Payment By Gift Cards Paying Scammers with Gift Cards Gift cards are a popular and convenient way to give someone a gift. They’re also a popular way for scammers to steal [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:29:00-04:00February 2nd, 2021|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Gift Card Scams, Information About Scams, Online Crime Is Real Crime, Online Fraud, Paying Scammers, Scam Avoidance, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

SCAM Basics: The FTC’s How To Avoid Scams

SCAM Basics: The FTC's How To Avoid Scams Helpful Insights From The United States Government How to Avoid a Scam Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid falling for one. FOUR SIGNS THAT IT’S A SCAM 1. Scammers PRETEND to be from an organization you know. Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government. They might use a real name, [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-04-05T09:40:15-04:00January 21st, 2021|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Federal Trade Commission, Fraudsters, FTC, How To Avoid Scams, Information About Scams, Online Crime Is Real Crime, Online Fraud, Romance Scams, Scam Avoidance, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, U.S. Government|

Social Media News: Facebook Changes Messenger To Prevent Scams

Social Media News: Facebook Changes Messenger To Prevent Scams Facebook Messenger Launches New Feature For Scam Detection California social media giant Facebook has launched new features in its Messenger platform that would help billions of their users to detect scams and other harmful online interactions. With the new safety tool, Messenger will now warn its users through safety notices popping up during the chat to alert of potential dangers. This would help in the detection [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-04-05T09:32:20-04:00May 30th, 2020|Categories: ♠ ARCHIVES & LEGACY CONTENT ♠|Tags: Anti-Scam, Chat Scams, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Facebook, Fraudsters, Information About Scams, Messenger, Messenger Privacy, Messenger Safety, Messenger Scams, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

SCARS™ Special Report: Help Wanted Scams [Updated]

Help Wanted & Job Scams A SCARS Special Report Don't Fall For Job Scams Criminals don’t like getting caught. So, when they want to send and receive stolen money, they get someone else to do the dirty work. Some scammers develop online relationships and ask their new sweetheart or friend to accept a deposit and transfer funds for them (a MULE). Other scammers recruit victims [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2021-04-15T07:57:54-04:00March 8th, 2020|Categories: Business / Institution / Government Impersonation & Fakes, Governmental Entities & Agencies, SCAMS FRAUD & CYBERCRIME TYPES, Special Reports, VIDEOS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Bank Account, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Employment Scams, Fraudsters, Important Article, Imposter, Information About Scams, Job Scam, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS|

SCARS™ Special Report: Prize & Sweepstakes Scams

SCARS™ Special Report: Prize & Sweepstakes Scams You’ve just won $5,000! Or $5 million. Or maybe it’s a fabulous diamond ring, or luxury vacation? More likely, it’s a prize scam, and you’ll find the prize isn’t worth much — if you get a prize at all. Here’s one way to think about it: if you have to pay, it’s not a prize. About Contests and Prizes Who doesn’t want to win something? But before you [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:57:07-04:00March 6th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Important Article, Information About Scams, Prize Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Sweepstakes Scams, Win Money Scams|

SCARS™ Scam Alert: Tax Identity Thieves And IRS Imposters Are Ready For Tax Season

SCARS™ Scam Alert: Tax Identity Thieves And IRS Imposters Are Ready For Tax Season Tax identity thieves and IRS imposters are ready for tax season, whether you are or not. Join the FTC and its partners for Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week to find out how to protect yourself, and what to do if you or someone you know runs into problems. What is tax identity theft? It happens when someone uses your Social Security [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:29:40-04:00January 28th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Anti-Scam Events, Federal Trade Commission, Fraud Alert, FTC, Important Article, Information About Scams, Internal Revenue Service, IRS Imposters, Ready For Tax Season, Scam Alert, SCARS, Tax Identity Theft, Tax Identity Thieves|

SCARS™ Insight: U.S. Government Study Finds Millennials Are 25 Percent More Likely To Report Scams

SCARS™ Insight: U.S. Government Study Finds Millennials Are 25 Percent More Likely To Report Scams Even So, That Raises It From About 5% To 7% Of Them The Federal Trade Commission Says Millennials Are 25 Percent More Likely To Report That They Have Lost Money To Fraud Than Consumers Aged 40 And Over! However, that is not a glaring endorsement of Millenials since they fall for scams at a far higher rate than older adults. [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-25T03:57:20-04:00October 1st, 2019|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Federa; Trade Commission, FTC, Important Article, Information About Scams, Millennials Scammed, More Likely To Report Scams, Reported Scams, Scam Reporting, SCARS, U.S. Government Study|

Lieutenant General Mark Hertling Speaks Out On Scams

SCARS™ Impersonation Victim Story: Lieutenant General Mark Hertling Speaks Out On Scams Mark Hertling is a Retired Soldier. Author, speaker, contributor to leadership development, CNN analyst He served for four decades as a leader, commander, and trainer in the US Army. His last posting prior to retirement in 2013 was as the Commander of US Army forces in Europe. Served 3 years in Combat, and had tours of duty commanding at both the Army's National Training Center [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-09-06T04:02:36-04:00February 10th, 2019|Categories: AFRICAN SCAMS & SCAMMERS, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Impersonation Victim Galleries, U.S. Military & Scams, ♥ GALLERIES & CONTENT COLLECTIONS|Tags: Advisor, CNN, Fake Identity, Fake Male, Fake Man, Fake Profile, Fake Soldier, Ghana Scammer, Impersonation, Imposter Scam, Love Scammer, Mark Hertling, Nigerian Scammer, romance scam, romance scammer, Stolen Identity, Stolen Photos, U.S.Army, United States Army, Lieutenant General|

SCARS™ Guide: Grandparents Scams

SCARS™ Guide: Grandparents Scams Those Are Not Your Grandchildren! FTC Warns Of New Scam Grandchildren imposters are managing to finagle a skyrocketing amount of money out of people, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned on Monday. The FTC says that its Consumer Sentinel Network has noticed a “striking” increase in the median dollar amount that people 70 and older report losing to fraud. When they started to peel back the layers, the Commission found a number of [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T02:41:57-05:00December 12th, 2018|Categories: Blackmail & Extortion Scams, Guides, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Phone Scams|Tags: Blackmail Scam, Elders, Grandchildren, Grandparent Scam, phone scam, Senior Citizen, Text Scams|

SCARS INSTITUTE SCAM WARNINGS – 2025

SCARS Institute Scam Warnings - Top 20 Scams Fraud & Cybercrime Scam Warnings: The digital age has brought countless conveniences, but it has also created a playground for sophisticated and relentless fraud. From romance scams to cryptocurrency fraud, today’s scammers operate with advanced tools, global reach, and psychological precision. Their tactics continue to evolve, exploiting emotional, financial, and social vulnerabilities with alarming success. Victims span every demographic, but certain groups—such as older adults and [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-07-12T07:47:07-04:00July 12th, 2025|Categories: WARNINGS, 2025, • BANK IMPOSTER SCAM, • BUSINESS IMPOSTER SCAM, • GOVERNMENT IMPOSTER SCAM, • INVESTMENT SCAM, • MERCHANDISE SCAM, • OTHER TRUSTED PARTY SCAM, • PROPERTY SALES OR RENTAL SCAM, • RELATIVE/FAMILY/FRIEND SCAM, • ROMANCE IMPOSTER SCAM, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Scam Alerts, Scam Warnings|

The $20 Distraction Scam – A Local Con Game/Fraud – 2025

The $20 Distraction Scam - A Local Con Game/Fraud The Classic $20 Distraction Scam is a Cunning Street Con that uses a Small Sum of Money Catalog of Scams - A SCARS Institute Insight Author: • SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team - Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Article Abstract The classic $20 distraction scam is a street con prevalent in busy urban [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2025-04-20T19:58:42-04:00April 20th, 2025|Categories: ♦ SCAMPEDIA: CATALOG OF SCAMS, 2025, Insights, Local Scammers, Local Scams/Fraud, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: $20 Distraction Scam, Local Con Game, Local Fraud, Local Scam|

Robocall Scam Phone Call Examples – Watch Out! [VIDEOS]

Robocall Scam Phone Call Examples - Watch Out! Listen To Actual Robocall Scam Calls Robocall Recordings are courtesy of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Robocalls Are Something Everyone With A Phone Hates - Interrupting You Almost 24 Hours A Day! What's A Robocall? Robocalls are automated calls that use a recording instead of a live person. If the robocall is trying to sell [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-08-09T22:33:09-04:00August 9th, 2023|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2023, Government Impersonation, Insights, Phone Scams, Tech / Computer Support Scams, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Federal Trade Commission, Government Impersonation, Phone Scams, Robocallers, Robocalls, Scam Recordings, Tech Support Scam|

Bank Account Takeover Fraud (Phone Scam)

Bank Account Takeover Fraud (Phone Scam) Phone Scams Takeover Your Bank Account How Scams Work - A SCARS Insight Bank Account Takeover Fraud Can Happen To You! A bank account takeover (BATO) phone scam is a type of fraud in which the scammer calls the victim and pretends to be from their bank. The scammer may say that there is suspicious activity on the victim's account and that they need [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-07-03T15:08:53-04:00July 3rd, 2023|Categories: ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK, 2023, ATO - Account Takeovers, Financial Fraud & Scams, Insights, Phone Scams, ♦ SCAM BASICS|Tags: Bank Account, Bank Account Takeover, Bank Customer, Bank Fraud, BATO, Scam Victim|

AI – Deception for Sale

AI - Deception for Sale AI Chatbots, Deepfakes, and Voice Clones The Future Of Scams - Guest Commentary Presented by SCARS AI Is Already Changing Everything In Scams And Fraud, But It Is Going To Get Worse! Commentary about AI by Michael Atleson, Attorney, FTC Division of Advertising Practices You may have heard of simulation theory, the notion that nothing is real and we’re all part of a giant AI [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2023-05-15T13:23:31-04:00May 15th, 2023|Categories: ♦ EDITORIALS & COMMENTARY, 2023, AI - Artificial Intelligence, Government Policies, Guest Editorials & Commentary, SCARS Editorials & Commentaries, Technology Of Scamming, ♦ HOW SCAMS WORK|Tags: AI, AI Chatbots, Artificial Intelligence, Deception, Deepfakes, Fake Photos, Fake Videos, Voice Clones|

How Do Scammers & Thieves Get Your Personal & Financial Information?

How Do Scammers & Thieves Get You Personal & Financial Information? A SCARS Insight Scammers & Identity Thieves Are Not Stupid! Scammers and Identity Thieve Steal the Information from Millions of Victims Every Year! ACCORDING TO SOME REPORTS THERE IS A 1 OUT OF 2 CHANCE OF YOU BECOMING AN IDENTITY THEFT VICTIM Identity theft occurs when someone fraudulently uses your personal information to obtain credit, take out [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2021-07-31T20:01:34-04:00July 31st, 2021|Categories: Insights, Identity Theft & Impersonation, Impact of Scams on Victims, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Online Safety, ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Financial Information, Identity Thieves, Personal Information, scammers|

SCAM WARNING: Fake FTC – Federal Trade Commission Websites

SCAM WARNING: Fake FTC - Federal Trade Commission Websites Government Impersonation Websites are very common! Always verify the web address (URL) of any government website before interacting. ScamWarning: “US Trading Commission” website is not the FTC Government Impersonation Scams Catch Million of Victims! It’s often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but we are not flattered at all by a scam website designed to look [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T22:57:11-04:00January 28th, 2021|Categories: ♦ SCAM WARNINGS & ALERTS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fake Website, Federal Trade Commission, Fraudsters, FTC, FTC.gov, Government Impersonation, Identity, Information About Scams, Online Crime Is Real Crime, Online Fraud, Online Security, Privacy, scam, Scam Avoidance, scam victims, scammers, Scammers Impersonating the Government, Scams, SCARS|

Warning: Scammers Are Impersonating The U.S. Government More Than Ever!

Warning: Scammers Are Impersonating The U.S. Government More Than Ever! The holiday season revealed an increase in government impersonator scams. Knowing the warning signs will help to reduce vulnerability, and prevent yourself or your friends or family from being scammed. Government Imposter Scams on the Rise Courtesy of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) by Ronna Weyland, Army CID, Quantico, Virginia, United States Adapted by SCARS [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-12-19T20:12:47-05:00January 20th, 2021|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: .MIL, Anti-Scam, Army CID, Army Impersonation, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Fraudsters, Government Impersonation Scams, Information About Scams, Online Crime Is Real Crime, Online Fraud, Romance Scams, Scam Avoidance, scam victims, Scam Warning, scammers, Scams, SCARS, U.S.Army|

Financial Fraud: Explained

Financial Fraud: Explained A SCARS Guide Based Upon FINRA Information 2020 Edition All fraud uses deception to enrich the fraudsters. In the case of financial fraud, deception and misrepresentation are used in conjunction with financial products, investments, or personal assets such as a house. While financial fraud encompasses a wide range of illegal behavior, our focus is on frauds that primarily target individuals: Ponzi schemes, mortgage fraud, advance-fee schemes, relationship scams, and credit card theft [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T21:29:35-04:00November 20th, 2020|Categories: ♦ ABOUT SCAMMERS/FRAUDSTERS|Tags: Anti-Scam, Crybercriminals, cybercrime, Financial Fraud, Financial Scams, Financial-Fraud-Explained, Fraudsters, Information About Scams, Investment Scams, Other Scams, Phishing, Romance Scams, scam victims, scammers, Scams, SCARS, Smishing|

Scammers Impersonate Celebrities On Social Media – SCARS™ Special Report

SCARS™ Special Report: Scammers Impersonate Celebrities On Social Media Did Your Favorite Celebrity Reach Out To You On Social Media? Before you get too excited, are you sure it’s that person? Really Sure? We know that scammers, who will try just about anything to separate you from your money, are now posing as celebrities on social media. They’re asking fans to send money for all kinds of supposed reasons – like claiming a prize, donating [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-09-06T04:12:59-04:00January 23rd, 2019|Categories: Business / Institution / Government Impersonation & Fakes, Impersonation & Identity Theft Scams, Special Reports|Tags: Celebrity Charity, Celebrity Impersonation, Celebrity Scam, Donation Scams, Fake Celebrities, Fake Charities, Fake Contests, Fake Donations, Fake Sweepstakes, Online Scams|

RSN™ Guide: U.S. Elder Justice Initiative

RSN™ Guide: U.S. Elder Justice Initiative The Elder Justice Initiative On February 22, 2018, in response to a coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases, President Donald Trump’s Attorney General Jeff Sessions stated: “The Justice Department and its partners are taking unprecedented, coordinated action to protect elderly Americans from financial threats, both foreign and domestic …” He went on to state: “When criminals steal the hard-earned life savings of older Americans, we will respond with all [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T12:02:10-04:00October 3rd, 2018|Categories: Guides|Tags: Department of Justice, Elder Justice Initiative, IC3, Older Americans, SCARS, Senate Aging Committee, Senator Collins, Susan Collins, U.S. Senators|

RSN™ Special Report: Millennials Are Scammed More Often Than Parents

RSN™ Special Report: Millennials Are Scammed More Often Than Parents Millennials Scammed Out Of More Money Than Their Grandparents Move over, grandma and grandpa. Your Millennial grandkids reported losing money to financial scams last year more than you did, new government data shows. In all, 40 percent of Americans in their twenties who reported fraud in 2017 indicated they lost money to the schemes, the Federal Trade Commission said last week in its annual databook [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2022-03-24T16:51:04-04:00September 10th, 2018|Categories: URBAN LEGENDS|Tags: Millennial Scams, Millennials Are Scammed, Scams Against Millennials, Targeting Millennials|

RSN™ Anti-Scam Tip: Online Love Asking For Money? It’s A Scam.

RSN™ Anti-Scam Tip: Online Love Asking For Money? It’s A Scam. While plenty of successful relationships begin online, scammers also use online dating sites, apps, and chat rooms to trick you into sending them money. These imposters create fake profiles to build online relationships and eventually convince people to send money in the name of love. Some even make wedding plans before disappearing with the money. It’s a big problem: reports to the FBI about [...]

SCARS Institute Editorial Team2020-09-05T21:24:42-04:00July 21st, 2018|Categories: AFRICAN SCAMS & SCAMMERS|Tags: Dating Scammer, Dating Scams, Fake Military, fraudster, Love Scams, Military Scams, Nigeria Scams, Nigerian scammers, romance scammer, Romance Scams, Stolen Image, Sweetheart scams, Ghana Romance Scams|

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