Scammers Pretending to Be Marshals | Greenville News

Greenville News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Scammers are impersonating U.S. Marshals and court officials in North Carolina, threatening arrest over fake warrants for jury duty or federal crimes — all to scare victims into sending money via crypto, gift cards, or apps like Zelle. Law enforcement will NEVER demand payment over the phone. These fraudsters use spoofed caller IDs and real judge names to look legit, relying on fear to rush victims into handing over cash. If you get such a call: hang up immediately, don’t share info or send money, and verify any warrant through your local federal court clerk’s office. Report scams to the FTC…