The agency stated, “No one from the government will ever tell you to buy and deliver gold bars, move your money, or give cash to anyone.“
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection issued an alert to warn Americans that no government agents will contact them to buy or deliver gold bars. Scammers have claimed to be with the government and that they are trying to “help you protect your money.“
The agency stated, “You might get a message, email, or call saying your bank account or computer was hacked. Or they say your name and Social Security number are linked to crimes. To gain your trust, they say they’re government agents or law enforcement (they’re not) — and then they pressure you to act fast.“
“No one from the government will ever tell you to buy and deliver gold bars, move your money, or give cash to anyone,“ the FTC stated. “If you hear any of these, stop. Hang up. Delete the email. Stop texting. Block their number. Tell someone you trust what happened, and then tell the FTC.“
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Chairman Ferguson to be led by the Lord as he heads the FTC.
- For Director Mufarrige to seek God’s guidance as he oversees the Bureau of Consumer Protection.
- For wisdom for Americans to detect impersonators and avoid scams.
Sources: Federal Trade Commission
