Government Shutdown and Scams
The government shutdown may lead to an increase in scams, as the Federal Trade Commission's fraud and scam reporting website is currently down.
A message on the website states:
due to the government shutdown, we are unable to offer this website service at this time.It also notes that operations will resume once the shutdown ends.
Consumer watchdogs are warning about potential impacts, including scammers posing as government agencies to target federal employees and beneficiaries via texts, phone calls, and emails to obtain personal information.
Despite limited reporting services, resources are still available during the shutdown.
Author's summary: Scammers may thrive during government shutdown.