​AG Bonta issued a consumer alert warning Californians to beware of Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams. In a government imposter scam, someone claims to be an official government employee, and may ask for personal information, demand payment, or make threats. 

“Scammers are relentless and emboldened by technological advancements and show few signs of slowing. My office is on it, sounding the alarm on cruel immigration scams, government imposter scams, scams targeting our military community, and fighting on in our war against robocalls, which are often a vehicle for harmful scams. During National Consumer Protection Week, and every week, I urge Californians not to click on links in texts asking consumers for personal information, to visit only official websites, and to talk to friends and family who may be unaware of the dangers of scams.” – AG Bonta