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Be cautious of any contact supposedly from a government agency telling you about a problem you don’t recognize.

Real government officials will NEVER:

• threaten arrest or legal action against you unless you immediately send money
• promise to increase your benefits or resolve a problem if you pay a fee or move your money into a protected account
• require payment with gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfer, Internet currency, or by mailing cash
• try to gain your trust by providing fake documentation, false evidence, or the name of a real government official

More Information

• Learn how to spot, avoid and report scams: ftc.gov/MoneyMatters
• Aprenda como detectar, evitar y reportar las estafas: ftc.gov/AsuntosdeDinero