People all over the U.S. have been getting calls from a company called Assurance Wealth Group. These calls falsely claim that you have unpaid bills and threaten to take your assets or block your bank accounts if you don’t take immediate action.
This is Violet from Assurance Wealth Group calling about potential governmental unpaid bills and invoices. By pressing 1, overdue bills may qualify to be dismissed under the federal Economic Recovery Policy. If you don’t act now, you may face asset liens or frozen bank accounts. Press 1 now to speak with a specialist about resolving your debt or press 2 to discontinue notices.”
Red Flags That Scream Scam
Fake Names
The call uses a recorded message that sounds professional. It says it’s from “Violet” at Assurance Wealth Group, but the same voice has used other names, like “Eleanor,” in different messages.
No Personal Info
The message doesn’t mention your name, specific bills, or where you live—just general threats.
Scam Warning
This is probably a scam. They’re trying to trick you into calling them back or pressing “1,” which could connect you to a scammer.
No Real Info on Assurance Wealth Group
There is a company called Assurance Wealth Management, but it doesn’t seem to be connected to the group making these calls. A thorough search for Assurance Wealth Group didn’t turn up any real websites or company information.
Do This If You Received The Assurance Group Email
Don’t click on it; delete the email without clicking any links.
Change your passwords if you shared your password with the scammer. Use a strong, unique password for each account.
Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your local police.
Check your credit report for any unusual activity.
Stay alert for other phishing scams and suspicious emails, a
What To Do If You Get Scammed
Cancel your credit card
Immediately call your financial provider and cancel your credit card. By so doing, the credit card details you used for your transaction would become null and void.
Request for a new card
After the old credit card has been canceled, ask for a new card, it doesn’t cost much to get one. Your credit card issuer will issue you a new one with different numbers.
Report the Fraud To Relevant Authorities
Report the scam to relevant authorities and organizations. This includes:
Better Business Bureau (BBB): File a complaint with the BBB if the online store is based in the United States.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): If you are in the United States, you can file a complaint with the IC3 at https://www.ic3.gov/.
Your Local Consumer Protection Agency: Contact your local consumer protection agency or the equivalent regulatory body in your country.
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