A recent increase in calls to victims from many law enforcement agencies seeking funds and/or personal information.
FBI, U.S. Marshals, State, local law enforcement agencies, and government agencies.
All seeking payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, and other means. These tactics are rapidly evolving.
No government agencies, law enforcement, court systems, or similar will call for notification and payments.
Report any and all such calls to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
The FBI warns there are many versions of this scam, “and they all exploit intimidation tactics.” Callers use “an urgent and aggressive tone, refusing to speak to or leave a message with anyone other than their targeted victim.” They also warn victims “not to tell anyone else, including family, friends, or financial institutions.”
The Forbes report is frightening. PLEASE BE AWARE.
HANG UP. REPORT.
