| Term | Impersonation Scam Reporting |
|---|---|
| Code | FN-1700.1470-322 |
| Definition | Programs that provide a hotline or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams involving impostors. Scammers may pose as government officials claiming a problem with the individual's benefits, status or tax debt that can only be resolved with an immediate infusion of cash; as bank officials claiming a problem with the individual's accounts; as legitimate businesses to broaden the types of fraud that can be pursued as well as the list of potential victims using the real business's good name; or as family members who are purportedly in crisis requiring prompt help. Reports have also been filed by people who have fallen victim to scams perpetrated by an individual impersonating a member of the military who, after engaging in an online relationship, began asking for money for various false service-related needs. Impersonation con artists can use a variety of methods to make contact including approaches by telephone, text messages, emails and instant messages through social networking sites such as Facebook as well as legitimate dating sites. |
| Created | 10/18/18 |
| Changed | 11/12/20 |
| Use References |
Business Identity Theft Reporting Business Impersonation Scam Reporting Family/Friend Impersonation Scam Reporting Family/Friend Impostor Scam Reporting Government Official Impersonation Scam Reporting Government Official Impostor Scam Reporting Grandparent Scam Reporting Impostor Scam Reporting Military Member Impersonation Scam Reporting |
| See Also References |
Mortgage Modification Scam Reporting (FN-1700.1470-523) Romance Scam Reporting (FN-1700.1470-720) Technical Support Scam Reporting (FN-1700.1470-844) Utility Power Shut Off Scam Reporting (FN-1700.1470-940) |
| External Classification Terms |
Citizen Crime Reporting (NPC I02.02) Criminal Law Enforcement (UW 6.1.02.05) Law Enforcement (NTE I60) Legal, Consumer and Public Safety Services (AIRS LE-450) Legal/Public Safety (CAN LP-450) |
| Related Concepts |
Cybercrime Financial Services/Benefits |
| Facet | Service |
| Comments | |
| Bibliographic References | "Army Social Media Scams", U.S. Army website, https://www.army.mil/socialmedia/scams/ "Other Business Identity Theft Schemes to Defraud, Business ID Theft Provides Criminals with More Options and Potential Targets", Business ID Theft.org. website, http://businessidtheft.org/Education/BusinessIDTheftScams/OtherSchemestoDefraud/tabid/177/Default.aspx |
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