FBI El Paso warns of $1.6 billion in imposter scams

The FBI El Paso Field Office has issued a public warning about widespread scams in which perpetrators impersonate law enforcement and government officials, according to KTSM.

Between January 2025 and July 2026, such imposter scams resulted in losses exceeding $1.6 billion, the field office reported. The scams typically involve callers claiming to represent federal agencies or local police, using threats or urgency to pressure victims into sending money or providing personal information.

The FBI El Paso Field Office did not provide additional details about how the scams operate, what specific agencies are being impersonated most frequently, or what steps residents can take to protect themselves, according to the available information.