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Description
I called Pay Pay to report illegal withdrawal of $548. They reported that some one had stolen my identity and opened off shore accounts in my name buying bitcoin, and that I was under investigation for money laundry. Sent me official looking forms from the FTC indicating that I needed to complete and return them to avoid criminal prosecution. Emailed me forms. Provided me with Gov't ID number GS 1811 which was attached to a ftc.gov website. Identified himself as Rahul Rao and sent me a picture of himself hold an FTC badge.
Dollars Lost
$558
Targeted Person's Location
NY, USA - 11935
Scam Type
Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter
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Business name
Unknown
Date Reported
August 30, 2025
Scam ID
1050088
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