Facing an Online Threat of Arrest? How to Identify Law‑Enforcement Impersonation Scams
In recent years, a disturbing form of fraud has proliferated across the internet: the so‑called “digital arrest” or “law‑enforcement impersonation” scam. These schemes masquerade as official police, FBI, or other governmental agencies, contacting individuals through email, social media, messaging apps, or even video‑call platforms. The scammers claim that the victim is under investigation for a s…
Sept. 10, 2026, 1 p.m.