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Snohomish County is facing a surge in scams, with fraudsters sending fake court documents to victims' phones.

Scammers are impersonating officials and demanding payments via Bitcoin or mobile apps, targeting mostly elderly residents.

Authorities warn that law enforcement never requests money digitally and urge citizens to report suspicious contacts.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. - A new wave of scams is sweeping through Snohomish County , and officials say the fraudsters behind them are getting more aggressive and more sophisticated.

What To Know:

Instead of just phone calls, scammers are now sending what appear to be official court documents directly to victims’ phones — forged letters that impersonate federal judges, FBI agents, and even ranking members of the Snohomish C

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