Big Island Government Impersonation Scam | Honolulu News

A chilling government impersonation scam hit the Big Island, where a victim was duped into wiring over $1.75 million after fake FCC and D.C. cops threatened 15 years in prison. The scammers used fear, urgency, and bogus arrest warrants to pull it off — but real agencies never demand cash, crypto, or secret fund moves via WhatsApp. If you get such a call, hang up, don’t send money, and verify with official numbers. Report scams to the FBI’s IC3 or Hawaii PD. Stay vigilant — these fraudsters are getting slicker by the day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5219ba3532233493