Government & IRS Impersonation Defense Kit

Scammers frequently impersonate government agencies and use authority, threats and urgency to pressure people into paying money or revealing sensitive information.

The Government & IRS Impersonation Defense Kit provides a practical process for recognizing suspicious government contacts, independently verifying the agency and protecting your money and identity before taking action.

WHAT THIS HELPS YOU DO:

• Recognize common government impersonation warning signs
• Respond to threatening or urgent agency contacts
• Verify government communications independently
• Recognize IRS and tax-related impersonation tactics
• Identify Social Security, Medicare and benefits impersonation attempts
• Document suspicious calls and messages
• Know what steps to consider if money or personal information was already exposed

WHO IT'S FOR:

Individuals, families, older adults, caregivers and anyone who wants a simple verification system for suspicious government or IRS communications.

FORMAT:

Digital PDF download.

IMPORTANT: Educational information only. This guide does not provide tax, legal, financial, government, cybersecurity or law-enforcement advice. Government procedures and scam tactics can change; customers should verify current information through appropriate official sources.