Information on how to report COVID-19 scam attempts. If they claim to be from the Treasury (non-IRS), report it by visiting Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. For any report of a fraudulent call, include: A description of the communication.

Jan 31, 2023 · Watch out for fake e-mails claiming to be from Treasury Department or Fiscal Service and using COVID-19 information to spread malware. Notice the misspelled e-mail address in this example: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-us-dept-of-treasury-emails-spreads-new-nodejs-malware/

U.S. Department of the Treasury Withdraws from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Inspector General, investigates Internet fraud schemes that involve the use of an email purportedly from a high ranking Treasury official, such as the Secretary of the Treasury, that informs the recipient that they are entitled to a large sum of money from the U.S. Treasury.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), Office of Inspector General, also investigates individuals' use of fraudulent Treasury-related financial obligations or accounts to attempt purchases or pay debts.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service and the U.S.Treasury are aware of several fraudulent schemes or scams that involve what are claimed to be securities issued or backed by the Treasury Department or another part of the United States Government.

Scam artists may claim that an official body, such as the U.S. Embassy in London or the International Chamber of Commerce, has certified their fraudulent offering.

Contact the Treasury’s Office of Inspector General a thttp://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/OigOnlineHotlineForm.aspx to report a fraud scam utilizing Treasury Bureaus, seals and/or employees.

Dec 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert today to raise awareness of fraud schemes abusing FinCEN’s name, insignia, and authorities for financial gain.

Dec 12, 2002 · Some foreign individuals and groups are trying to sell fictitious U.S. Treasury securities referred to as "Limited Edition" Treasury securities. As part of this scheme, entities such as broker-dealers and banks are being approached to act as fiduciaries for transactions.