Is it fraud if someone is trying to convince you that they are Government when they are not?

Question

If someone is trying to get me to give them personal information and claiming that they are the FBI and I know full well that they are not, is that considered fraud? And where do you report that because I do not want whoever this is to continue trying to get my information.

Answer 1

that's impersonation of law enforcement, turn them in, big time trouble.  Call the police, or your nearest FBI office.

Answer 2

Look in the phone Book for Government offices, Find number for FBI and make a report.

Answer 3

If they're impersonating an FBI agent, that's a federal crime - call the FBI and report it.

Answer 4

Report them to the FBI.

Answer 5

I think the word you are looking for is "impersonation". Yeah, it's illegal but tough to prove. Try reporting them to the FBI.  

Answer 6

Yes if they get money from u report it to the police, get a good description of the person & tell the police.