Police, Interpol, or Government Authority Scams

In these scams, fraudsters impersonate police officers, Interpol representatives, government officials, regulators, or other authorities.

They may claim that you or your account are connected to criminal activity and pressure you into transferring funds or providing sensitive information.

What might it look like?

The scammer may claim that:

• Your identity has been linked to money laundering or another crime.
• There is a warrant or investigation involving you.
• Your bank or digital asset accounts are under investigation.
• You must transfer funds to a "safe", "secure", or "investigation" account.
• You must keep the investigation confidential.
• You need to provide account credentials, OTPs, identification documents, or other information.

Scammers may use official-looking documents, badges, logos, video calls, caller-ID spoofing, or personal information about you to make their claims appear convincing.

How can I protect myself?

Do not transfer funds or disclose account credentials simply because someone claims to represent law enforcement or a government authority.

Be especially cautious if you are pressured to act immediately, open an account or make transactions on your behalf, transfer assets for "safekeeping", or keep the matter secret from family members, financial institutions, or StraitsX.

Independently verify the person's identity by contacting the relevant authority using contact details obtained from its official website—not contact information provided by the caller or sender.