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Government impersonation scams use authority and fear. A caller claims to be the tax office, police, immigration or a court, threatens arrest or deportation, and demands urgent payment or secrecy. Real agencies do not normally demand payment by crypto, gift card or unusual transfer, and do not threaten immediate arrest by phone.
Callers and messages posing as the tax authority demanding urgent payment to avoid penalties or arrest.
Imposters posing as police who claim your identity or accounts are compromised and demand action.
Threats of deportation or visa problems used to extort payment from migrants and visitors.
Bogus court notices and 'missed jury duty' or 'lawsuit' threats demanding immediate payment.
Claims that a parcel is held by customs pending fees, or that you're linked to a seized shipment.
Threats that your social security or national insurance number is 'suspended' over alleged crimes.
Bogus 'you qualify for a benefit/grant' messages that harvest data or charge access fees.
Threats of visa cancellation or fines unless you pay or share details with a fake 'enforcement' unit.
Calls claiming a warrant is out for your arrest unless you pay a 'fine' immediately.
Promises of free government grant money that require fees or bank details to 'release'.