The FBI has issued a warning about rising cyber fraud in Alaska. The agency’s Anchorage field office has asked citizens to remain alert after multiple people reported receiving calls from FBI impersonators.
Scammers have been targeting people, especially residents over the age of 60. Victims are told they are being fined for missing jury duty or shown a fake arrest warrant. Out of fear, individuals end up giving out their personal information or transferring money to the scammers.
While digital scams have been prevalent for years, the number increased sharply between 2023 and 2024. As per the FBI’s official data, Alaska residents suffered losses of $1.3 million in 2024 in government impersonation scams, more than five times the estimated 2023 loss of $250,000…