Scammers are impersonating police officers and federal agents to threaten victims with arrest, prosecution, or other penalties unless they make immediate payments. The FBI says these schemes have caused more than $1.6 billion in losses and warns that officials will never demand payment by prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or couriers. #FBI #IC3
Keypoints
- Scammers pose as police officers and federal agents to pressure victims.
- They claim the victim faces arrest, prosecution, or imprisonment unless payment is made.
- Some callers use jury duty, court date, or license-expiration threats to demand money.
- The FBI recorded thousands of complaints and more than $1.6 billion in losses.
- Officials never request payment through prepaid cards, cryptocurrency, or couriers.
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