US SEC warns investors of ongoing govt impersonation attacks

guest · Nov 21, 2021

US SEC warns investors of ongoing govt impersonation attacks
November 21, 2021
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...estors-of-ongoing-govt-impersonation-attacks/

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned US investors of scammers impersonating SEC officials in government impersonator schemes via phone calls, voicemails, emails, and letters.

The alert comes from SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), which regularly issues warnings to inform investors about the latest developments in investment frauds and scams.

"We are aware that several individuals recently received phone calls or voicemail messages that appeared to be from an SEC phone number," OIEA said.
"The calls and messages raised purported concerns about unauthorized transactions or other suspicious activity in the recipients' checking or cryptocurrency accounts."
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Investors are advised not to provide personal info until they verify they're actuating speaking with an SEC official since these phone calls and voicemails are "in no way connected to the SEC."

"Be skeptical if you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the SEC and asking about your shareholdings, account numbers, PIN numbers, passwords, or other information that may be used to access your financial accounts."
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