FBI Warns of Rising Government Impersonation Scams Demanding Crypto
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Portland Division warned the public this week about a surge in scammers impersonating FBI agents and other government officials, demanding cash, gold, or cryptocurrency payments....
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