ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico is warning the community about a variety of law enforcement impersonation scams. Officials said people are contacted initially by phone or email by an individual claiming to be a member of local law enf orcement. Emails often include an attached fraudulent warrant for arrest alleging the individual failed to appear for either jury duty or as a witness for a grand jury. Driver of Santa Fe city vehicle hits and kills person sitting on bench Individuals may be asked to meet the caller at the "federal bonding building” to pay a fine and post bond, or they may receive a series of text messages or phone calls from various phone numbers with New Mexico area codes, advising that if a fine is paid immediately, the matter will be dismissed. The court said the name given by the scammer or appearing on the fraudulent warrant may be an actual judge, court employee, or member of the law enforcement/legal community. The request for payment could include credit card, bitcoin, and prepaid gift card payment methods. The U.S. District Court said it will never ask for sensitive information in an unsolicited phone call or email and will not assess a fine or penalty for failure to appear in federal court without first having the person appear before a judge. Persons receiving such an email, text, or telephone call should not provide any requested information or pay any fines and should contact the FBI at 505-889-1300 and select option #1 when prompted to report the incident. In New Mexico, individuals may also contact the United States District Court at 505-348-2000 to verify that there are no matters pending before the federal court in their name. Officials also said individuals may also benefit from contacting their state court to ensure no matters are pending before that court. ...read more read less