Don't Be a Victim of Scams

The men and women of the United States Secret Service are dedicated to protecting our nation from individuals and criminal organizations intent on scamming Americans. The U.S. Secret Service works in partnership with numerous federal, state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement agencies to deter, prevent, investigate and prosecute criminals. The U.S. Secret Service also partners with industry and academia who are instrumental in identifying and reporting fraudulent activity.

To protect yourself from scams remain vigilant and aware.

 

Be aware that criminals are using identities stolen from U.S. citizens to commit various crimes.

• Common Cybersecurity Practices

  

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  Learn how to stay safe online.

  Learn more.

Criminals are recruiting witting and unwitting money mules to transfer their criminal proceeds.

• Don't Be a Mule

  

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  Money laundering is a crime, and so is being a money mule.

  Don't Be a Mule

   

• Romance Scam

  

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  Stay Safe Online

  Romance Scams

• Online Sales and Auction Fraud

  

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  There has been an increase in fraud associated with online sales and auctions

  Online Sales & Auction Fraud

Criminals are using stolen identities to submit fraudulent applications, creating counterfeit government checks and stealing checks from mailboxes to divert much-needed government stimulus funds from unsuspecting individuals.

• Know Your Treasury Check

  

  Learn how to identify counterfeit U.S Treasury checks.

  Know Your Treasury Check

Resources

Victim and Witness Assistance Program

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We work together with victims and witnesses of crimes that undermine the integrity of U.S. financial and payment systems and attorneys who prosecute these crimes.

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IdentityTheft.gov

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Report identity theft and get a recovery plan.

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ReportFraud.ftc.gov

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Report anything you think may be a fraud, scam, or bad business practice.

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