Facing an Online Threat of Arrest? How to Spot a Police Impersonation Scam
In recent years, a disturbing form of fraud has emerged that preys on people’s fear of law‑enforcement action: the so‑called digital arrest scam. In these schemes, scammers masquerade as police officers, federal agents, or other officials and claim that the target is about to be arrested for a serious crime. They use urgent language, official‑sounding documents, and sometimes even fabricated vide…
Sept. 10, 2026, 1 p.m.