Telephone Scams

Telephone scammers try to steal your money or personal information. Scams may come through phone calls from real people, robocalls, or text messages. Callers often make false promises, such as opportunities to buy products, invest your money, or receive free product trials. They may also offer you money through free grants and lotteries. Some scammers may call with threats of jail or lawsuits if you don’t pay them.

It's important to report phone scams to federal agencies. They can’t investigate individual cases. But your report can help them collect evidence for lawsuits against scammers.

• Report telephone scams online to the Federal Trade Commission. You can also call 1-877-382-4357. The FTC is the primary government agency that collects scam complaints. 
• Report all robocalls and unwanted telemarketing calls to the Do Not Call Registry. 
• Report caller ID spoofing to the Federal Communications Commission. You can report either online or by phone at 1-888-225-5322. 

Coming Next Week…

Information about an upcoming event at Kennesaw National Battlefield for Family Fun and Outdoor Activity Safety program.  This event will be held on Wednesday, Sept 23.  We’ll provide all the details next week.