Impersonators posing as the IRS, the FTC, the FBI, a court, or another public office. Real agencies do not demand payment by phone, text, or email.
10 alerts tagged irs & government. Summaries are ours. The linked source on each alert is the record.
Federal Trade CommissionNationwide
The FTC warned on October 22, 2026 about callers who claim to be FTC officials. They say a phone was registered in your name and is being used to commit scams in another country, they read off a badge number, and they threaten to…
FBI Internet Crime Complaint CenterNationwide
On October 15, 2026, the FBI warned that scammers may use the 2026 U.S. midterm election to solicit money and personal information. The public service announcement, an update of a 2024 election alert, says schemes can use candidate names,…
FBI Internet Crime Complaint CenterNationwide
On September 17, 2026, the FBI updated a warning about scammers who impersonate U.S. or foreign law enforcement and government officials. Between January 2025 and July 2026, the Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 61,000…
FBI Internet Crime Complaint CenterNationwide
On July 20, 2026, the FBI updated its warning about criminals impersonating personnel connected to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. The announcement, alert I-072026-PSA, says the scheme targets people who were already scammed, uses…
Federal Trade CommissionNationwide
On June 11, 2026, the FTC described a jury-duty scam that starts with an urgent call from someone claiming to be a U.S. Marshal or a local police officer. The caller may already know your name or address, says you missed jury duty, and…
South Dakota Attorney GeneralSouth Dakota
On April 22, 2026, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warned about text messages that appear to come from law enforcement or circuit courts. The messages claim the recipient faces a fine or arrest for an unpaid traffic violation,…
California Attorney GeneralCalifornia
On March 30, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned about fake court notices, often sent by text or email, that say you owe money for a traffic or toll violation. The message tells you to pay a fine or appear in court, or face…
Washington State Attorney GeneralWashington
On March 30, 2026, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown warned licensed drivers about text and email messages that impersonate agencies such as the Washington State Department of Licensing and the Department of Transportation. The…
Federal Trade CommissionNationwide
On January 22, 2026, the FTC warned that tax season brings texts and emails about a refund you should not answer. The messages often look like they come from the IRS or a state tax office and say a refund has been processed or approved.…
Federal Trade CommissionNationwide
On January 15, 2026, the FTC said it was seeing a wave of calls about unpaid taxes. The callers are not the IRS. The alert gives examples of official-sounding names, including Tax Resolution Oversight Department and Tax Mediation and…
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