US Marshals Warn of Arrest Warrant Scam in North Carolina

Federal authorities are warning of a scam detected in western North Carolina in which citizens are being served fake arrest warrants. According to a U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) press release, imposters posing as law enforcement and court officers are using the fake arrest warrants to extort payments to financial institutions connected with the state of Utah. “The documents may appear to be official looking and credible and may include names of actual judges, law enforcement officers and courthouse addresses,” the USMS said. “The scammers will tell the victim to send money to clear the warrants.” The USMS said residents need to file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and contact the FBI if they’ve been targeted....