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FRAUDS, PHONIES, & SCAMS

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service and the U.S.Treasury are aware of several
fraudulent schemes or scams that involve what are claimed to be securities
issued or backed by the Treasury Department or another part of the United States
Government. These scams have been directed at banks, charities, companies, and
even individuals, by individuals or organizations seeking payment on the
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HOW MARKETABLE TREASURY SECURITIES WORK

Learn about the types of securities, how they are sold, and how book-entry
securities are held.

SCAMS INVOLVING TREASURY SECURITIES

Find out more about the renting, leasing, or blocking of Treasury securities

EXAMPLES OF KNOWN PHONY SECURITIES

See examples of phony securities and learn more about the scams.

HISTORICAL BOND FRAUD

Learn about the many scams involving historical bonds.

PRIME BANK INSTRUMENT FRAUD

Find out about the different types of fraud, and important buzzwords and red
flags to watch for. Also, get links for investigative help.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INVESTMENT SCAMS

OTHER FRAUD SITES OF INTEREST

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PROHIBITION AGAINST MISUSE OF TREASURY NAMES, TERMS, SYMBOLS, STATIONERY, ETC.

See examples of illegal solicitous mailings made to appear like official federal
government communication.

BOGUS SIGHT DRAFTS/BILLS OF EXCHANGE DRAWN ON THE TREASURY

BIRTH CERTIFICATE BONDS

Read about the scam involving birth certificates and savings bonds.


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