Trust impersonation scams are simply any scam where the scammer is trying to impersonate somebody important and authoritative. The most common types are government figures, tax agents, or even public figures like senators.

These scammers will attempt to dupe you by promising money, refunds, grants, or even by asking you to verify charges or fees you “owe” them. Of course, these types of officials will not contact random people via email or social media in this manner, so you should be aware of what to look out for.