US EditionFBI Louisville Warns of Various Scams Targeting Kentuckians - WNKY News 40 Television
Kentucky saw 475 complaints and over $3.15 million lost in 2025 to scams where callers impersonate law enforcement demanding payment via cryptocurrency or wire transfers.
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FBI Louisville warns of various scams targeting Kentuckians - WNKY News 40 Television
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation Louisville Field Office is warning the public about an increase in scams targeting Kentuckians. Officials say these scams include unsolicited phone calls where scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials to gain money or to steal personal information. According to the FBI Louisville Field Office, scammers contact victims using spoofed phone numbers and other tactics to appear…
FBI Flags Criminal Network Exploiting Crypto ATMs With Fake Law Enforcement Threats
The FBI warns of rising impersonation scams involving cryptocurrency payments, as fraudsters use urgency and evolving tactics to pressure victims into quick financial decisions and drive increasing financial losses. FBI Warns of Rising Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams A new warning from the FBI’s Louisville Field Office is drawing attention to how cryptocurrency is being used […]
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