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Exfiltration
Victim is instructed to move funds to a 'safe' account or pay a fine using cryptocurrency or wire transfers.
Coercion
High-pressure tactics are used to prevent the victim from hanging up or verifying the story with others.
The Hook
Scammer claims the victim has an urgent legal issue, such as an outstanding warrant or unpaid tax debt.
Initial Contact
Victim receives a call or text from a spoofed number posing as a government official.
The FBI has issued a regional alert for the Tri-State area regarding a surge in sophisticated confidence scams. These schemes involve impersonating law enforcement to coerce victims into making immediate, untraceable payments.