Government imposter scams have been updated to include fake IDs designed to look like those used by Federal employees. Scammers will email or text photos of the fake IDs to convince their targets that their identity and demands are legitimate. Last year, victims reported losing over $174 million to government imposter scammers, with a median loss of roughly $1,250. The Federal Trade Commission also warned the public about incoming reports of scammers calling, texting, or emailing while posing as US government officials.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-government-warns-of-social-security-scams-using-fake-federal-ids/