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Выдача себя за государственные органы

Scammers posing as government officials, tax authorities, or law enforcement

12 scam types covered

Overview

This complete guide covers every variant of Выдача себя за государственные органы that ScamLens analysts have catalogued. Each entry below links to a detailed breakdown of tactics, identification signs, and step-by-step protection. Use the cross-reference to choose the most relevant scenario, or report a suspicious site directly through the verification box.

Risk Level Distribution

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All Scam Types in This Category

Census Scams: Protect Your Data and Money

Medium

Census scams exploit trust in government by impersonating officials to steal personal information or money, often leading to identity theft and financial loss.

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Court Summons Scam: Avoid Fake Arrest Threats

Medium

Scammers impersonate court officials or law enforcement, threatening immediate arrest or fines if you don't pay a fake court summons or missed jury duty fee.

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Customs & Border Scam: Impersonation Fraud Alert

High Risk

Scammers impersonate customs or border agents, threatening arrest or deportation over fake package issues or visa violations to extort immediate payments.

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DMV & Motor Vehicle Scams: Protect Your License & Info

Medium

Scammers impersonate the DMV or motor vehicle departments to steal your personal information, money, or coerce you into fraudulent actions related to your vehicle or license.

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Fake Government Grant Scams: Don't Get Fooled

Medium

Scammers impersonate government officials, promising large grants in exchange for upfront fees, leaving victims with no money and no grant.

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Immigration Scams: Protect Your Future

High Risk

Immigration scams exploit the hopes and fears of individuals seeking a new life, often impersonating government officials to steal money and compromise status.

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IRS & Tax Authority Impersonation Scams

High Risk

Scammers impersonate IRS agents demanding immediate payment for fake tax debts, using threats of arrest and legal action.

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Jury Duty Scam: Avoid Fake Arrest Warrants

Medium

Scammers impersonate court officials, threatening immediate arrest for missed jury duty unless you pay a bogus fine, often leading to significant financial loss.

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Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams

High Risk

Scammers pose as police or government agents, threatening arrest or legal action to extort money from unsuspecting victims.

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Social Security Scams: How Criminals Impersonate SSA

High Risk

Scammers impersonate Social Security Administration to steal personal data, money, and benefits through fake calls, emails, and texts.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Scams: Don't Get Fooled

High Risk

Scammers exploit the desire for student loan relief, impersonating government agencies or loan servicers to steal money and personal information.

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Utility Shutoff Threat Scam: Protect Your Power

Medium

Scammers impersonate utility companies, threatening immediate service disconnection to pressure victims into urgent payments, often via unconventional methods.

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Universal Protection Steps

  1. 1 Verify the domain or wallet address through ScamLens before paying or signing in.
  2. 2 Confirm the company's legal entity using government registries (SEC, Companies House, NAFMII, etc.).
  3. 3 Never share OTPs, seed phrases, or remote-access codes — no legitimate party will ask for them.
  4. 4 Slow down: every legitimate process tolerates a 24-hour cooling-off period.
  5. 5 If money has already moved, contact your bank, exchange, and local cybercrime unit within the first 6 hours.

Where to Report — Россия

МВД России — Управление «К»

Управление по борьбе с преступлениями в сфере IT. Электронное обращение в МВД.

Госуслуги — заявление в полицию

Подача заявления о мошенничестве через портал Госуслуг.

Роскомнадзор

Жалобы на сайты мошенников, утечки персональных данных.

Банк России — приёмная

Жалобы на финансовые пирамиды, нелегальных брокеров, банковское мошенничество.

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