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Scammers pretending to be police or government officials are pressuring victims into sending cryptocurrency to avoid fake legal trouble.<\/p>\n

The FBI\u2019s Louisville field office has reported a rise in government impersonation schemes targeting Kentuckians, says<\/a>\u00a0the Federal Bureau of Investigation.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Authorities emphasize that real law enforcement never demands cryptocurrency payments or threatens arrest over the phone.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2025, the FBI\u2019s 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\u2026 <\/em><\/p>\n

To avoid becoming a victim of this scam or any other online fraud scheme, the FBI urges the public to \u201ctake a beat\u201d before acting. Resist pressure tactics and take time to asses if the situation is real.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The FBI says victims should hang up, contact their financial institution, and report incidents to local police or the FBI\u2019s IC3 website.<\/p>\n

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