Scammers pretending to be police or government officials are pressuring victims into sending cryptocurrency to avoid fake legal trouble.
The FBI’s Louisville field office has reported a rise in government impersonation schemes targeting Kentuckians, says the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Callers spoof numbers, use AI voices or fake documents, and claim victims face arrest warrants or jury duty issues unless they pay immediately via crypto ATMs, wires, or prepaid cards.
Authorities emphasize that real law enforcement never demands cryptocurrency payments or threatens arrest over the phone.
“In 2025, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 39,949 complaints regarding government impersonation scams, with victim losses exceeding $833 million nationwide. In Kentucky, 475 complaints were received through IC3 in 2025, and victim losses exceeded $3.15 million…
To avoid becoming a victim of this scam or any other online fraud scheme, the FBI urges the public to “take a beat” before acting. Resist pressure tactics and take time to asses if the situation is real.”
The FBI says victims should hang up, contact their financial institution, and report incidents to local police or the FBI’s IC3 website.
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