Some went so far as to give their targets fake case and badge numbers, according to CBP. The way some of the scams operated was with a pre-recorded message that stated something along the lines of ...

Some even use real CBP employee names, publicly available phone numbers, fake case numbers, and badge numbers to appear legitimate. Another variation on the scam involves a pre-recorded message ...

The scammer will provide the name and phone number of an actual CBP employee; some provide face case numbers and badge numbers. A variation on the scam call uses pre-recorded message. The target ...

“Used nefariously, a fake badge can be a danger to the public and can harm the public’s trust in law enforcement.” In the past few months, CBP also seized thousands of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination ...