Scam reports in 20007 — Washington, DC

Georgetown reports IRS and government impersonation scams frequently. 261 scam reports have been filed by residents in ZIP 20007. Statewide, District of Columbia residents filed 16,860 fraud reports last year totalling $30 million in losses (FTC Consumer Sentinel).

Top reported scam types in 20007

• IRS impersonation
• government fraud
• investment fraud

The 202 area code covers Washington and 20007.

See all reported scams in Washington for citywide patterns.

What to do if you get a scam call in 20007

1. Don't answer unknown 202 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the DC Office of the Attorney General at https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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