The following is a notice from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is aware of scams that involve fraudsters claiming to be from the Federal Reserve who are contacting the public through unsolicited phone calls, e-mails, or text messages. Individuals should be wary of any unsolicited message that claims to be from the Federal Reserve or references a Federal Reserve product or service. The Federal Reserve does not request personal financial information such as bank account numbers. Nor do Federal Reserve Banks provide grants to, or hold or administer funds for, individuals. Recipients should not click on any links or attachments contained in these types of e-mails and text messages and should delete them immediately.
In general, consumers should verify the legitimacy of potential service providers before providing personal financial information or entering into a business transaction. Consumers who suspect that their personal financial information has been compromised should contact their state attorney general or local law enforcement. To file a complaint about a suspected fraudulent e-mail, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.