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Frauds, Phonies, & Scams

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service and the U.S. Treasury are aware of several fraudulent schemes involving what are claimed to be securities issued or backed by the Treasury Department or another part of the U.S. Government. These scams have targeted banks, charities, companies, and individuals. These pages will help you protect yourself.

How Marketable Treasury Securities Work Scams Involving Treasury Securities Examples of Known Phony Securities Historical Bond Fraud Prime Bank Instrument Fraud How to Protect Yourself from Investment Scams Other Fraud Sites of Interest Bogus Sight Drafts / Bills of Exchange Birth Certificate Bonds

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