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Feds warn: Hang up on phone scammers pretending to be border patrol agents
- Federal border authorities in Houston issued a warning Tuesday about phone scammers impersonating agents to fraudulently collect personal information from individuals across the country.
- Scammers claim CBP intercepted a drug shipment linked to the target and pressure victims by threatening police action if they don't comply.
- The fraudsters use real CBP employee names, phone numbers, fake case and badge numbers, and sometimes pre-recorded messages to appear legitimate.
- Rod Hudson, Acting Director of CBP Houston, emphasized that the agency does not contact individuals by phone to demand payment or ask for Social Security information, even when illegal activities are suspected.
- CBP advises individuals to disconnect calls that seem suspicious, avoid providing personal or financial details, and report fraudulent phone activities through the Federal Trade Commission’s online complaint system.
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