FBI Warning—Do Not Take These Calls On Your Smartphone

FBI Warning—Do Not Take These Calls On Your Smartphone

These calls are never what they seem — hang up immediately.

FBI ISSUES WARNING OF RECENT SURGE IN SCAM CALLS THAT WILL DO THIS

CNF 7/7/25 The FBI is warning the public about a surge in scam calls where individuals impersonate law enforcement officials, often attempting to extort money. These scammers use caller ID spoofing to make it appear as if the call is coming from a legitimate agency or even a specific officer. They may falsely claim that the recipient is in legal trouble and demand immediate payment to avoid arrest, often using tactics that create fear and urgenc…