FTC Warns Against Sweepstakes Scammers Posing as Government Officials
Putting a new twist on an old scam, con artists are posing as government officials
when they tell consumers they have won a sweepstakes prize. Crooks also take advantage of Internet technology, which
can make it appear that they are calling from Washington, DC, or the consumer’s hometown while they tell consumers
they represent the Federal Trade Commission or some other government agency. Read more...