The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has received reports that our office's name is being used in government imposter scams. These are usually intended to convince you to send money or financial account information to scammers who use our office?s name because it sounds serious and legitimate.
Do not provide personal identifiable information?such as a social security number?or bank account information, or money in response to these false claims.
How to Tell Any email sent from an actual BJA staff person will have one of the following at the end of the email address: @ojp.usdoj.gov or @usdoj.gov. The Federal Trade Commission's How to Spot, Stop, & Report Government Imposter Scams infographic provides helpful information on avoiding and responding to these (and other) scams.
How to Report You may report the message you received to the Federal Trade Commission online or by calling 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357).
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM
Enacted in 1976, the PSOB Program provides death, disability, and education benefits to those eligible for the program. For details regarding these federal benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who have died or become catastrophically injured in the line of duty, call the PSOB Office at 888-744-6513 or visit us online.
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