Programs that provide a hotline, website 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.
No programs.