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A new phone scam has emerged in the U.S., where victims receive calls claiming their number is linked to crimes abroad. The callers impersonate officials, creating a false investigation narrative that pressures victims into providing personal information and money to avoid arrest. The scam escalates with threats of deactivating the victim's phone number and involves transferring calls to fake police officers. The FTC warns that legitimate officials do not request payments or threaten individuals in this manner. Victims are advised to verify any suspicious calls independently and not to share personal information.