Earlier today, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (Ombudsman) warned immigrants and the general public of reports that certain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) telephone numbers, including the Ombudsman’s main telephone number, have been used recently as part of a telephone spoofing scam targeting individuals throughout the country. Spoofing is the deliberate falsifying of information transmitted to a caller ID display to disguise an identity.
The Ombudsman’s Office numbers (202-357-8100 and 1-855-882-8100) appear to have been compromised. The scammers use various tactics, such as the threat of identity theft, to elicit sensitive information. Very little is known at this time, but the department warned the public that it – and any government office – would never ask for sensitive information over the telephone, such as Social Security numbers or credit card information.
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The Ombudsman’s Office numbers (202-357-8100 and 1-855-882-8100) appear to have been compromised. The scammers use various tactics, such as the threat of identity theft, to elicit sensitive information. Very little is known at this time, but the department warned the public that it – and any government office – would never ask for sensitive information over the telephone, such as Social Security numbers or credit card information.
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As the department continues its investigation, it assured the public that it continues to be safe to make calls to the Ombudsman's Office using its telephone numbers and email posted to its website.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this telephone spoofing scam is urged to call the DHS OIG Hotline (1-800-323-8603) or file a complaint online via the DHS OIG website www.oig.dhs.gov. Victims may also contact the Federal Trade Commission to file a complaint and/or report identity theft.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of this telephone spoofing scam is urged to call the DHS OIG Hotline (1-800-323-8603) or file a complaint online via the DHS OIG website www.oig.dhs.gov. Victims may also contact the Federal Trade Commission to file a complaint and/or report identity theft.
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