Feds warn of scheme that threatens targets with arrest, phone deactivation

Federal authorities have issued a warning regarding a fraudulent scheme that targets individuals with threats of arrest and phone deactivation. The perpetrators attempt to convince victims that their phone numbers were utilized in international phone scams. To avoid facing potential jail time, targets are pressured into paying a security deposit. This deceptive tactic leverages fear of legal consequences and loss of communication services to extort money from unsuspecting people through these fraudulent claims.