article_snippet: (CNN)They are very convincing when FTC and Treasury department call.
article_snippet: FTC and Treasury department have a Washington phone number and can cite your financial history down to the cent.
article_snippet: FTC and Treasury department say you're under investigation, in danger of losing your home, or worse, your freedom -- unless you pay thousands of dollars on the spot.
article_snippet: But FTC and Treasury department're not real.  
article_snippet: That the authorities had been contacted and in fact, the authorities are on the way and will be there in 30 minutes."
article_snippet: Treasury Department officials say if you get one of these calls, the best and simplest way to handle it is to hang up.
article_snippet: himself told Treasury Department officials, "Your time is coming.
highlights_snippet: FTC and Treasury department have open investigations .