(Last Updated On: April 26, 2021)

Anti-Scam FAQ: What Is A U.S. Secretary of State Scam

Answer:

This scam starts when you receive an email claiming to be from former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who says you’re owed a payment he knows about because of an investigation by the FBI and CIA.
 
The scam reportedly states that you will receive an ATM card with more than 1 million dollars on it, but first you have to send $320 along with personal information to receive it.
 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says this is false, warning Americans to not fall for this—or anytime you’re told you have won a prize, owe money, or may go to jail.