Kind of scam
Fake bank and official calls
Someone claims to be your bank or an agency and says you must act now.
4 reports
Sun 18 OctOur write-upGrowing
“Fraud team” calls that tell you to move your money
A caller says your account is under attack and offers to protect your money by moving it. The "safe account" belongs to the scammer.
Fake bank and official callsPhone call
Sun 18 OctOur write-upGrowing
Fake government callers: tax, benefits and “FTC agents”
Someone claims to be a tax, benefits or consumer agency and threatens you unless you pay or share personal details right away.
Fake bank and official callsPhone call, text or email
Sun 18 OctOur write-upActive now
Fake bKash agent and account-update calls
A caller says your mobile-money account is blocked, or that money was sent to you by mistake, and asks for your PIN or a verification code.
Fake bank and official callsPhone call or social media
Sun 18 OctOur write-upOngoing
Gift card demands, including the fake boss
A caller, text or email says you must pay with gift cards. Sometimes it is your "boss" asking for an urgent favour. Only scammers ask for gift card numbers.
Fake bank and official callsText, email or phone call