Be Your Own Investigator: how to spot government imposter scams
Published: Sep. 30, 2024 at 11:14 AM EDT|Updated: Jun. 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM EDT
(InvestigateTV) — They’re experts at disguise, and their tricks are so believable that you may feel compelled to give them your money.
Every day, scammers claiming to be from the government bilk countless Americans.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 854,000 people filed complaints about government imposter scams in 2023.
Losses nearly doubled from $40 million in 2022 to 76 million in 2023.
The FTC its this number could be underreported because victims may be too embarrassed or afraid to come forward.
Before you answer the phone, our investigators help you unmask imposters by being your own investigator.
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