Scammers are posing as agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to deceive U.S. smartphone users into purchasing Apple gift cards. Victims are threatened with arrest and coerced into sharing card details, prompting the ATF to warn the public against such fraudulent calls and to verify any claims from government agencies.

A new scam involving fake FBI agents has emerged, targeting law firms with calls demanding ransom payments for non-existent legal issues. These scammers manipulate caller ID to appear legitimate, creating panic and confusion among their victims, who may feel pressured to comply. Authorities are warning firms to stay vigilant and verify any suspicious communications before responding.

Police have shut down a fraudulent trading platform that misled users into investing their money, resulting in significant financial losses. The operation involved multiple complaints from victims who were unable to withdraw their funds, prompting law enforcement action to prevent further scams.

TradingView scams are proliferating across major platforms like Google and YouTube, targeting users with fraudulent advertisements and links. These scams exploit the popularity of TradingView by creating deceptive content that misleads users into financial traps.