When Anyone Can Be Anyone: How to Spot Government and Bank Impersonation Scams

Lesson 04.

Key Takeaway

No legitimate organization will pressure you to make an unexpected payment by crypto ATM, gift card, cash, or wire transfer. That request, in any form, is the scam.

Scammer in a headset holds a friendly 'official' mask on a stick; gift cards, a cash envelope and a crypto-ATM receipt on the desk.