FBI warns that Crypto Assets ATMs are being used for law enforcement scams, and the public needs to be vigilant.

AltcoinSniper · 2025-06-08T13:28:02+00:00

The FBI recently warned smartphone users to be cautious of scams impersonating law enforcement agencies like the FBI. Scammers use spoofed caller ID to intimidate victims into making payments. The FBI emphasizes that it will never ask for money over the phone and advises victims to hang up and report the incident promptly.

AltcoinSniper

2025-06-08 13:28:02

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According to reports, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently issued a warning, reminding smartphone users to be aware of a nationwide scam in which fraudsters impersonate FBI and other law enforcement personnel to deceive victims into sending money.

Scammers are disguising themselves as FBI phone numbers using “spoofed caller ID” technology, falsely claiming that victims will be arrested unless they pay immediately. The FBI has made it clear that the agency will never ask the public to pay money over the phone to avoid criminal charges.

This type of scam has become a global industry, with scammers using intimidation tactics to demand that victims pay via prepaid cards, wire transfers, cash mailings, or cryptocurrency ATMs. The FBI recommends that if you receive such calls, you should hang up immediately and report it to the IC3.gov website.

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