This is always dangerous — even when it seems real.
Chinese organized crime gangsto update Android phones, warning that these cybercriminals “act without fear of punishment when people are uninformed about fraud and scam tactics.”
Nowhere is that lack of awareness more evident than with scammers pretending to be federal, state or local law enforcement officers, demanding payment for fines or to avoid arrest, or asking for personal information.
Attacks spoof real phone numbers “to make it appear as if calls are coming from trusted agencies. These scams are designed to create confusion and fear, often leading victims to comply with demands or share information that can be used to commit further fraud.” If you receive any call purporting to be from law enforcement and making any kind of request, hang up right away and call back using a publicly available number.
Their advice is just as clear cut. “Be advised, law enforcement does not call or email individuals threatening arrest or demanding money.” If you ever receive such a call, “cease all contact with the scammers immediately” and then “contact your local law enforcement and file a police report.”
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