New ATF Headquarters Press Release - ATF Warns Public of Scam Involving Fraudulent Calls

Date: 
July 2, 2025
Description: 

ATF is alerting the public to a scam involving fraudulent phone calls from individuals claiming to be “ATF Officers” or “Agents.” These scammers, using phone numbers appearing to originate from Martinsburg, West Virginia, are instructing victims to purchase Apple gift cards in amounts of $500 or $1,000 to “clear a red flag” from their accounts. Victims are then asked to provide gift card numbers to the callers.

Last Reviewed July 2, 2025