How to spot and report IRS impersonation scams
A phone call, email or text is not from the Internal Revenue Service if it is unexpected, rushes or threatens the recipient, asks for personal or financial information, or demands immediate payment.
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Fraud
FTC highlights more than $80 million in imposter scam redress
The Federal Trade Commission said 14 completed enforcement actions have resulted in more than $80 million in consumer redress since the Impersonation Rule took effect in 2024.
Justice Department charges five in 'ghost student' aid fraud scheme
The Justice Department announced charges against five defendants in Operation Ghostbusters, a nationwide student aid fraud investigation.
SEC charges two entities in alleged $130 million fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd in an alleged scheme that raised more than $130 million.
Jury convicts Ohio man on five counts over Rwandan genocide testimony
A federal jury convicted Eric Tabaro Nshimiye, 54, of four counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice.
Justice Department reports nearly 350 elder fraud and abuse cases in annual report
The Justice Department's Civil Division released its annual report to Congress on combating elder fraud and abuse on Wednesday.