An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
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Actions you can take to report imposter or identity scams
Imposters pretend to be someone you know or a person in a position of authority. They often come with an urgent request for money and may appear to be a trusted company (mortgage, bank), loved one, or a government agency.
