Little Rock Police Warn of Impersonator Scams
Authorities are alerting local business owners to scammers posing as federal law enforcement officials.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Financial Crime
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The Little Rock Police Department has issued an urgent warning after scammers began contacting local business owners. The perpetrators impersonate FBI agents and U.S. Marshals to demand fraudulent payments for missing funds.
Why it matters
Business owners are being targeted by callers who weaponize the authority of federal agencies to extract money. It is vital for the community to recognize that legitimate law enforcement will never solicit payments over the telephone.
The Little Rock Police Department has established specific reporting channels, including the phone number 501-918-4397 and the email address TRU@littlerock.gov, for those targeted by these fraudulent demands.
The players
Little Rock Police Department
This is the primary local law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and investigating criminal activity within Little Rock, Arkansas.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
The FBI is the principal federal law enforcement agency of the United States that scammers are falsely claiming to represent.
United States Marshals Service
This is the federal law enforcement agency tasked with judicial security and fugitive operations whose identity is being leveraged by the scammers.
The details
Scammers contact business owners by telephone, utilizing the names of the FBI or U.S. Marshals to claim that the business has missing funds. The department is urging recipients of these calls to disconnect immediately and report the activity through official channels.
Timeline
The Little Rock Police Department issued the official warning on October 3, 2026.
Legal Context
This warning follows a pattern set by the ongoing Federal Trade Commission government imposter fraud reporting trends, which document a rise in scams using official agency branding. These incidents represent a recurring challenge as criminals adapt to exploit the public trust placed in federal authorities.
Local business owners should implement strict verification protocols for any caller claiming to represent federal law enforcement. If you receive a solicitation for payment, utilize the provided city reporting channels to assist the police investigation.
The takeaway
Always remember that federal agencies will never contact you by phone to demand money or process fines. Verify the identity of any caller by hanging up and contacting the official headquarters of the agency through their verified public website.
Further reading
For more information on staying safe from fraudulent activity, visit the Financial Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.
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