{"success":true,"data":{"id":"fake-irs-tax-debt-social-security-scam","label":"Fake IRS / SSA scam — tax debt arrest threat or Social Security number suspended + call immediately","description":"Email impersonating the IRS, Social Security Administration, or government tax collectors — threatening arrest warrants, property seizure, or benefit suspension unless the recipient pays immediately (often via gift cards or wire transfer) or calls a scammer phone number. The IRS never emails taxpayers, never demands immediate gift card payment, and never threatens arrest by email. SSA never suspends Social Security numbers. FTC 2024: government impersonator scams caused $1.1B in reported losses; IRS/SSA impersonation is the #1 impersonation category. Victims over 60 account for 58% of losses.","tier":"danger","category":"scam","isThin":false}}