Authorities and organizations are issuing warnings about a surge in scam operations where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement or official agencies to deceive victims. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has highlighted the risks associated with Bitcoin ATM scams, advising the public to be cautious of seemingly legitimate phone numbers that may be part of a scam. Similarly, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reported incidents where scammers impersonate FTC staff, directing victims to Bitcoin ATMs as part of their fraud schemes. Local news outlets and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have also reported on scams involving fake texts and calls threatening arrest or posing as official communications.