Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns consumers to beware of an imposter scam in which callers claim to be from the Attorney General’s Office.

 

Attorney General Morrisey’s Consumer Protection Division has received several calls in the last month. Like other imposter scams, these consumers report receiving calls that demand payment for unpaid taxes and threaten arrest unless the consumer pays immediately.

 

The imposter often demands the consumer pay with reloadable debit and gift cards, such as those from Green Dot MoneyPak and iTunes. Those falling victim purchase the card, load it with money (if necessary) and call the imposter to provide the necessary information to access the money.

 

“With modern day technology, it’s very easy for people to pretend to be someone they’re not,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “That’s why it is so important for consumers to know for sure who they’re talking and sharing information with.”

 

Scammers also have manipulated Caller ID to make it appear the calls are coming from the government agency they are impersonating.

 

Attorney General Morrisey advises consumers to follow these tips to safeguard personal information:

If you have been the victim of this imposter scam, contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Office at 1-800-368-8808.