CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is warning West Virginians about imposter scams exploiting the federal government shutdown. Scammers are posing as government officials and promising fake assistance to low-income residents, seniors and college students.

The scammers are spoofing West Virginia phone numbers and impersonating state or federal agencies, then demanding personal information—including Social Security numbers, bank account details, and addresses—to supposedly "verify" victims' identities before releasing nonexistent funds.

“Situations like natural disasters, holidays or even government shutdowns—times when people are struggling and may need extra help—are when scammers target the most vulnerable among us," Attorney General McCuskey said.

"If someo

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