FTC helps take down 19 fake government websites in impersonation scam crackdown
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What happened
The US Federal Trade Commission says it helped shut down 19 websites that pretended to be the agency itself. Scammers often copy the names of government bodies and real businesses to trick people into trusting them.
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What to do
- Be wary of unexpected messages or websites claiming to be from government agencies, and verify them through official contact details.
- Report suspected impersonation websites or accounts to the relevant authority.
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