FBI warns South Florida of scams where imposters claim to be federal officers to defraud residents.

The FBI warns South Florida residents of scams where callers impersonate federal agents, asking victims to wire money or assist in fake investigations. Scammers can make calls appear legitimate by spoofing caller IDs. Federal agencies do not request money over the phone. In 2024, 1,579 such scams were reported from Florida, with losses exceeding $12 million. The FBI advises caution with unknown calls and urges reporting suspicious ones to IC3.GOV.