Module 3, Page 2 – Government Impersonation Scam Awareness. What to do if someone pretends to be IRS or Police?

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These scams are on the rise.

In these scams, someone pretends to be from the IRS, Social Security, or the Police.

They might threaten you with arrest or say there is a problem with your file.

Government impersonation scams sound very real.

But with a few tips, you can spot them, and stay safe.

The national picture. These scams are part of a much bigger story. In 2025, Americans 60 and older reported losing $7.748 billion to online fraud across 201,266 victims. Read Stolen Trust, our 2026 special study that maps the full elder-fraud landscape, with five years of FBI data and one practical plan to fix it.