evidence: Scammers use many tactics to sound and appear credible. They sometimes provide information like badge numbers, names of actual law enforcement officials and federal judges, and courthouse addresses. They may also spoof their phone numbers to appear on caller IDs as if they are calling from a government agency or the court. [...] - NEVER divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers. - Report scam phone calls to your local FBI offices and to the FTC.