The FBI Jacksonville office issued a warning about scammers impersonating agents. The scheme uses threats of arrest and demands for money in ways law enforcement says are not legitimate.

FBI Jacksonville has published a public warning describing a scam in which fraudsters pose as law enforcement agents to pressure residents. The warning emphasizes that threats of arrest or demands for money are key red flags, especially when they come via unsolicited calls, messages, or correspondence. In these scams, impostors typically claim the victim is involved in some type of wrongdoing or is being investigated, then escalate urgency to keep the victim from verifying the claim. Law enforcement guidance highlighted in the report notes that FBI agents will not contact people to demand money or threaten arrest in the manner described. The purpose is typically immediate financial extraction—often through payment methods that are difficult to track or reverse. For safety-focused audiences, the practical takeaway is to treat unexpected “agent” outreach as fraudulent unless it can be verified through official channels. The warning also implicitly advises residents to avoid sending payments, personal details, or sensitive information to anyone making coercive claims. By circulating these local details, FBI Jacksonville aims to prevent imminent losses and reduce the effectiveness of government-impersonation fraud.