SCAMMERS POSE AS FTC OFFICIALS TO DEFRAUD CONSUMERS

Posted by: Sandy G. on: October 17, 2008

In: RECALLS
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FROM CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM

Promises of prize money are made, but there’s a catch

The phone call sounds official, and to many, convincing. “Hi, I’m calling from the Federal Trade Commission to tell you that you have won $250,000…”

You have to hand it to these scammers — they really have chutzpah.

The newest con involves a call from someone who claims to work for the Federal Trade Commission to inform you that you have won a lottery or sweepstakes. To receive the prize, all you have to do is pay the taxes and insurance. The caller asks you to wire money or send a check for an amount between $1,000 and $10,000.

What should you do?

FOR THE COMPLETE STORY: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/10/ftc_impersonation.html

~Sandy G.