The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska is issuing a public warning about imposter scams involving individuals who claim to represent the office or other government agencies. This alert highlights the tactics scammers use to deceive the public.
These scammers may reach out via phone, email, text, written correspondence, or social media, pretending to be from the United States Attorney’s Office or another government office. It is essential to note that while legitimate employees may contact the public for business purposes, they will not use pressure, threats, or demand payments through dubious methods.
Scammers often use strategies to seem and sound believable. They might provide accurate information or names of federal employees as well as official federal office addresses. A common technique used is "phone spoofing," where the caller falsifies the information on the recipient’s caller ID, masking their true identity or location. This can make calls appear to be from local numbers or trusted organizations.
The Attorney’s Office advises those who receive such calls to report the incident at https://www.ic3.gov/ or https://tips.fbi.gov/home. Further information on avoiding imposter scams can be accessed at https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-avoid-imposter-scams.