Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, these calls masquerade as law‑enforcement officers to scare you into payment. The script usually mentions bogus warrants, fraud charges, or a "legal division" and tries to pressure you for cash or personal data. Never confirm any details, give money, or share identifying info. Hang up immediately, block the number on your device, and file a complaint with the FTC and your state’s consumer protection agency. Alert local police if the caller claims to represent them—real officers won’t demand payment over the phone. Keep a log of call times and exact wording to help investigators track the scam pattern.
I was outraged when a woman named Amanda called, stating I needed to return her call urgently, after she had already contacted my sister-in-law, clearly overstepping boundaries
Upon receiving a call from someone claiming to be Corney, I was informed that a warrant would be issued for bank fraud if I failed to pay $678.75 by that day, with instructions to purchase a blue and white form from Walmart and fill it out for WSAP/#15062.
A call was received from this number claiming I had been listed as an emergency contact for 'Manuel' and needed to call back regarding a health emergency
These individuals are contacting people associated with me, making threats of felony charges for unspecified reasons. However, it appears to be a scam, as they seem to be unaware that such charges cannot be brought after a certain period, except in cases of murder, rape, or kidnapping.
When the girl called, i questioned her about the purpose of the call, and told her that the person she was asking for didnt own this phone, it was a clear case of misidentification.
A call from (913) 871-5893 informed me of a supposed felony warrant for my arrest, but the line was hung up when I asked questions.
Typically, these scammers pose as law enforcement officials, fabricating stories about criminal charges, which is utter nonsense. If a person were indeed the subject of a criminal complaint, they would have been informed in person by law enforcement, making this a clear attempt to extort money through intimidation. It's crucial to ignore and block such calls, as they violate the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and one should report these incidents to local authorities, given the impersonation of public officials.
The caller claimed to have a complaint against the recipient and provided a case number, but the conversation raised suspicions due to the representative's evasive answers and aggressive tone.