I wish there was something more I could do to help stop these scammers.. One of those scams was 8 Figure Dream Lifestyle, which touted a proven business model and told Scammers are calling people and using the names of two companies everyone knows, Apple and Amazon, to rip people off. No, thats not the government calling threatening to suspend your Social Security number. Hope someone stops these phone scams. So, many of us might be looking for alternatives, like buying gifts locally or maybe from online marketplaces or sites you find through your social media accounts, online ads, or by searching Youve opened all your gifts, and now its time to open those post-holiday credit card statements. The man had a foriegn accent, and hung up every time I called back asking for a manager or supervisor. No Thanks And, to alleviate concern that a callback from the Inspector General Office about your complaint is legitimate and not just another scammer, when you fill out the form youll have to create a five-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). I would need to spend each day reporting 5 or more every day. By Troy Dassing. A legitimate government employee will not ask you to wire money, send cash or buy gift cards as a form of payment. Looking for alternatives for your holiday shopping? The DEA is alerting people to the scam. Their message: Its not the DEA calling. The scammers use fake names and badge numbers. Sometimes they use the names of real DEA agents and may even text photos of what look like legitimate law enforcement credentials. They may have information about you, like part or all of your Social Security number (SSN). The DEA is alerting people to the scam. Caveat Emptor! Sometimes they use the names of real DEA agents and may even text photos of what look like legitimate law enforcement credentials. The callers state, due to improper or illegal activity with a citizens Social Security number (SSN) or account, a citizen will be arrested or face other legal action if they fail to call a provided phone number to address the issue. The Navys senior enlisted leader is under investigation for alleged misconduct, two defense officials confirmed to USNI News on Thursday. This space is yours. These people are nuts. i recieved a call also yesterday that my ss got suspended and to press 1 to talk with rep it was in my voicemail from 1 830 492 1469. Typically, the caller advises the recipient of the call that charges have been, or soon will be, filed against them, and threatens to confiscate the recipients property, freeze their bank accounts, or have them arrested unless payment is made immediately. Theyre trying to get your money and personal information, and using alarming phone calls to do it. I almost fell for this scam when the caller had my sons name and said the police were coming to arrest him, one reader wrote. Callers demand thousands of dollars via wire transfer or, in some instances, in the form of untraceable gift cards taken over the phone. The number she included with her comment has 10 digits; it's probably the phone number of the people who called her. The caller ID says Green Spring St, I just got a voicemail saying that same thing. Get the Latest Updates with the News 3 App! In reply to I just received a call from 1 by Medfly64, In reply to I got the same call just by Phoenix, In reply to I just got the call also. In one particularly heinous version the caller or recorded message claims your Social Security number has been blocked because it has been linked to a crime. You've supplied what I assume is your valid SSN to everyone who reads the blog. I just received a call from 1-830-433-6211 in Seguin, Texas that told me an arrest warrant from the SSA was being issued for identity theft and to connect with a counselor immediately. Yall be busting threw my door putting me in cuffs. Any urgent concerns or questions, including inquiring about legitimate investigations, should be directed to the local DEA field division. Can't the government and phone companies stop this? If you've received a call from someone claiming to be from the police asking you to move money, it is a scam. To file a detailed report about a scam, go to. emailStay Connected The site is secure. I wondered. (Of course, you never want to do that, because then your money is just gone.). If youre not yet deeply unsettled, heres a bit of info that should do the trick: Services like I was like, yeah sure, you're going to warn me about a package of drugs being seizeddon't think so! WebA person called me to say that my social was cancelled a person called me to say that my social was cancelled because accts are being openedin my name. In reply to I had a guy calling here, by Pokey. Your Social Security number is not about to be suspended. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Im sure the crooks would be glad to steal my personal information or frighten me into sending them money. Read: This Social Security scam is just evil, My phone rings multiple times a day from these scammers claiming that my Social Security number is suspended and theres a warrant out for my arrest, one reader wrote recently. There are also a number of call-blocking apps that can help manage incoming calls, Hanson points out. Before I answer it, if I go to Official websites use .govA .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Authorities say it Opinions in comments that appear in this blog belong to the individuals who expressed them. And when you do pick up the phone, you get a fear-based message that sends you into the red zone.. You're right. WASHINGTON The Drug Enforcement Administration urges its DEA-registered practitioners and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing as DEA or other law enforcement personnel threatening arrest and prosecution for supposed violations of federal drug laws or involvement in drug-trafficking activities. Called me a couple time today already. The DEA will never call and ask for your SSN or other personal information. WebFake calls from people claiming to be from AT&T Be cautious: there are people calling from a 1800 number and trying to pry information. Residents are reporting the calls are a pre-recorded message stating, a box of drugs and money being shipped; has your (callers) name on it and it has been intercepted.. If you think you are a victim of this scam and suffered a financial loss, please file a report with your local law enforcement agency and the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. A suspected person cannot anticipate what the police officer is trying to get them to admit. The message says theres something wrong with Its Cyber Security Awareness month, so the tricks scammers use to steal our personal information are on our minds. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Scammers are using the US District Court of Indianas phone number to intimidate victims. ! Theres a new way to report it. Let voicemail/answerer pick up and they'll get eventually get discouraged and stop calling. WebHow to Talk to Police. Never give out your personal information, including your Social Security number, over the phone or to individuals you do not know. If you get a call like this, hang up. So I just want to let you know how I am. My answer was, Why not both? I am investing in my employers 401(k) plan through payroll deductions. 44 victims in Maine reported financial losses totaling $32,252. The urge to answer becomes harder to resist, she says. DEA will not request any personal or sensitive information over the phone. I've gotten several similar calls over the past few days, all from Maryland numbers. The scammers use fake names and badge numbers. The insurance company is sending you a signal that they are looking for a reason to deny your claim. I was nervous during the call until the person asked me to verify the last four digits of my Social Security number. ! Please include your name, city and state. So I typed the number into Google, and realized, with horror, that it belonged to a local police station. Residents of the Southern District of Indiana who believe they have been the victim of such a scam are encouraged to report the incident to the District Court Clerks Office at 317-229-3700; the Federal Trade Commission and the U. S. Marshals Service at 317-226-6566. Now, you have to be vigilant about where youre giving your information, what youre providing, and what phone calls youre answering.. Fake calls from Apple and Amazon support: What you need to know, The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid it, Show/hide Shopping and Donating menu items, Show/hide Credit, Loans, and Debt menu items, Show/hide Jobs and Making Money menu items, Money-Making Opportunities and Investments, Show/hide Unwanted Calls, Emails, and Texts menu items, Show/hide Identity Theft and Online Security menu items, Tenant screening practices: the FTC wants to learn more. Yeah, I got this one today. ", If you don't, the scammers will turn up the heat. My cell phone has a call-block option so if you've got it use it on those callers. Then, tell us about it too, at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The comments posted on this blog become part of the public domain. We don't edit comments to remove objectionable content, so please ensure that your comment contains none of the above. Kristen is a writer and editor. If you have a personal finance question for Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary, please call 1-855-ASK-POST (1-855-275-7678), Four reasons a credit-card balance transfer may be a bad idea, Dont let paying for a funeral add to your grief, Beware of these pitfalls when planning your own funeral. How many can you report? I hung up and I researched I don't see this number anywhere. I know my brother when he calls me, & WebAfter seven minutes, Murdaugh hangs up the 911 call saying he needs to call family and, according to cell phone records, calls his brothers Randy and John Marvin, and tries to call Paul's friend Rogan Gibson, with whom Paul was in communication around the time of his death, multiple times. Were getting reports about scammers pretending to be Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents. Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns are welcome, and we encourage comments. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Guaynabo, PR 00968. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this telephone spoofing scam is urged to call the DHS OIG Hotline (1-800-323-8603) or file a complaint online via the DHS OIG website www.oig.dhs.gov. The Federal Bureau of Investigation put out a warning Tuesday saying scammers are now spoofing the FBI's phone number, so it looks like their calling from the agency. I will also report the post & try to have it removed. You screen calls with an answering machine and caller ID. Upang mabasa ang bersyon ng blog post na ito sa Tagalog, mag-click dito. Send your comments to colorofmoney@washpost.com. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. I just got the same thing telling me I have a warrant,can this b possible? Precautionary boil advisory issued for water customers in east Jefferson County, Police: Woman accused of buying nearly $9K in clothes with stolen credit card, WAVE Weather Now Syncbak Channel Embed for PBE Page, 15-year-old shot, killed in Smoketown neighborhood identified, Christina Applegate attends last awards show as an actress, LMPD: Man in hospital after shooting in St. Denis nieghborhood, Man in hospital after shooting in Russell neighborhood. I have to admit that I was scared. But the check was fake, so youll have to pay your bank the amount of the check, plus youll lose any money you wired. Yes I received the same type of call talking about legal proceedings I was so confused and thought that my identity had been stolen. SpoofCard, for what its worth, seems fine with this: A recent blog post on the companys website gives step-by-step instructions for contacting an ex whos blocked you from their phone. Scammers call with an automated message, pretending to be Amazon customer service. All showing from El Paso. I had a guy calling here, Officer Rogers (with an Isralie accent) saying "due to my online activity" drugs were purchased under My name, and they are coming to arrest me within 10 mins if I dont sent 1200 to him IMMEDIATELY to stop the fraudulent accusations or stop whatever he was threatening. Scammers can easily fake those. We wont post off-topic comments, repeated identical comments, or comments that include sales pitches or promotions. Comments and user names are part of the Federal Trade Commissions (FTC) public records system, and user names also are part of the FTCscomputer user recordssystem. Scammers have targeted residents around the region, claiming to be the FBI stating they are an officer of the FBI , Department of Tax and Crime Investigation. She says, Well you have an arrest warrant out there, he says. WebHeadquarters - The U.S. For more information about the FBI or to reach a specific FBI Office visit WWW.FBI.GOV, emailStay Connected Expert-approved advice to never answer the phone again? PLEASE delete it, including your Social Security Number! The Asheville Police department is investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning, that left one person injured. I also got 2 calls identical to this. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Follow Michelle Singletary on Twitter @SingletaryM and Facebook. Get a lawyer or say that you want to talk to the companys lawyer.But better to get fired than risk criminal prosecution. Read and share Michelle Singletarys Color of Money Column on Wednesdays and Sundays in The Washington Post. At first it was an automated message (male) saying that the SSA was calling to inform me that some suspicious activity had been found regarding my SSN, to press 1 to speak to a representative. 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