CRIMER/SCAMS
[US] Law Enforcement Scam and Feeling Like a Chump
A 37-year-old healthcare professional lost $12,000 to a law enforcement impersonation scam involving threats of arrest warrants and professional license revocation. The scammer used fear and isolation tactics, directing the victim to a Bitcoin ATM and Zelle for payments. The victim later filed reports with local police, FBI, FTC, and froze their credit.
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