AnnouncedEastern Texas
U.S. Marshals, FBI Urge Public to Report Phone Scams
May 10, 2022 · Sourced to the U.S. Department of Justice
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TYLER – The U.S. Marshals and the FBI are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials.
Investigating agencies
United States Marshals ServiceFederal Bureau of InvestigationFederal Trade CommissionDepartment of Justice
Case details
- Prosecuting office
- Eastern District of Texas
- Assets
- bitcoin
CryptocurrencyElder FraudFinancial Fraud And Payment MethodsImposter ScamsInteragency CooperationPhone Fraud And SpoofingPublic Awareness And PreventionPublic Reporting And Consumer Protection
Primary source
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