A new scam involving bogus federal warrant notices in Florida is gaining traction and Rep. Jimmy Patronis is warning residents to be on the lookout for the trap.

Patronis, a Panhandle Republican for the First Congressional District seat, issued a news release detailing the scam that involves fraudulent federal warrant notices that try to pressure victims into paying money so they can get out of being arrested. The scam includes fake documents that appear to be issued by the FBI or U.S. District Court are being used by criminals who claim to be representatives of law enforcement.

The documents also include fake letters that order recipients to pay bond payments using Bitcoin, debit cards or other mobile applications so they can divert getting arrested. There are also additiona

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