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What is the immediate impact of the surge in law enforcement impersonation scams targeting smartphone users in the U.S.?

Federal agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshals, are warning of a surge in phone scams where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement to extort money from victims. These scams involve spoofing official phone numbers and using intimidation tactics to pressure victims into sending money via gift cards or wire transfers to avoid fictitious arrests. Victims are urged to hang up immediately and report such calls to the appropriate authorities.