The following is a list of recent fraud alerts we have received from our offices in Washington D.C. or abroad. Please familiarize yourself with such scams, and notify your colleagues and trade partners.
The Commerce Office of Inspector General is investigating at least two telemarketing fraud schemes that could potentially cause innocent people to be billed. One of the schemes has a caller claiming to be from "the United States Government Grant Association." more...
Information about general, advance fee frauds and what you should know and do about them. more...
The U.S. embassy in Benin urges American citizens and companies wishing to do business in Benin and the sub-region to be more cautious in dealing with unsolicited emails, and to contact the embassy's commercial section prior to making financial commitments or sending product samples. more...
Report phishing e-mail activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center run by the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center. more...
