If you own a business, or know someone who does, you understand the importance of protecting intellectual property. Scammers are aware of this too, so they are impersonating the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to steal money from business owners.
How the Scam Works
According to a recent FTC alert, scammers contact businesses via phone calls, texts, or emails that appear to come from the Patent and Trademark Office in the US. They might even use the names of legitimate USPTO