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Scammers impersonate cops, use arrest threats to extort victims
Scammers impersonate police and federal agents to threaten victims with arrest and prosecution, demanding immediate payment to avoid charges. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center updated its alert on this scheme, reporting losses exceeding 1.6 billion dollars from January 2025 through July 2026.
Why it matters: Organizations and individuals face direct financial and reputational risk from this extortion tactic; practitioners should educate staff and customers on verifying law enforcement contacts through official channels rather than responding to unsolicited callers.
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