Government scams
A caller asks for your Medicare number. Is it real?
Medicare does not call to sell you anything or ask for your number out of the blue. How to spot the fake call, and who to ring to check.
The Editors4 min read
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Government scams
Calls and texts that pretend to be tax, benefits, police or immigration.
Government scams
A call says there is a problem with your visa or immigration case
A caller claims to be from USCIS or immigration and asks for money or details. How these calls work, what the agencies say, and how to check safely.
The Editors4 min read
Government scams
A call says it is HMRC. How do you know it is real?
A call or voicemail claims to be from HMRC about tax or a pension. How to check it against GOV.UK's own list before you say anything or pay.
The Editors4 min read
Government scams
A caller says you owe the IRS. Real or fake?
A call, voicemail or text says you owe back taxes and must pay now. How IRS scams work, what the IRS does not do, and how to check your account safely.
The Editors4 min read
Government scams
Your Social Security number has been suspended. Is that even possible?
Social Security numbers cannot be suspended. What the caller wants, why the call feels real, and how to end it.
The Editors3 min read