US Marshals warning Virginians of scam spoofing official phone numbers: 'Becoming more prevalent'

U.S. Marshals warn residents about rise in 'neighbor spoofing' scams

US Marshals in Virginia warn of scammers spoofing numbers and urging victims to send money. Stay informed and report suspicious calls to authorities.

Virginians targeted by fraudsters posing as U.S. Marshals

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Fraudsters are once again posing as U.S. Marshals to scam money out of Virginians, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). On Monday, Aug. 11, the U.S. Marshals Service for the Eastern District of Virginia issued a scam alert involving fraudulent phone calls. These scammers are "neighbor spoofing," or using technology to change how they appear on your caller ID when they contact you. In this case, they are impe…

US Marshals warning Virginians of scam spoofing official phone numbers: 'Becoming more prevalent'

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The U.S. Marshals Service for the Eastern District of Virginia is warning the public about a phone scam.A news release says the scammers are spoofing the district office's real phone numbers to trick people into sending money, which is known as "neighbor spoofing."Offices from the Eastern District of Virginia are receiving calls from people asking why the Marshals are requesting money from them, said Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian Sta…

U.S. Marshals Alert Public of Scam Spoofing Official Phones

Alexandria, VA – The U.S. Marshals Service for the Eastern District of Virginia is alerting the public again of a phone scam where con artists are spoofing the district office’s real phone numbers to trick people into sending money. The tactic is known as neighbor spoofing, where scammers use technology to modify what number appears on your caller ID to impersonate phone numbers from friends, local businesses, and law enforcement.