The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California is warning the public about spoofed phone calls that according to Caller ID originate from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and appears to display the Office’s number. The scammers pose as the Department of Justice investigators, using fake names and case numbers to demand money for supposed attorney fees. In some cases, they reference personal details taken from public records or social media to sound credible.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice