The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in PSA-1-072026-PSA reported:
This PSA contains updated information about an ongoing fraud scheme where criminal scammers are impersonating FBI personnel facilitating Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) complaints to deceive and revictimize individuals.
Complainants report scammers use a variety of methods to initiate contact with victims. Some individuals received an email or a phone call, while others were approached, or observed an advertisement via social media or forums. Almost all complainants indicated the scammers claimed to have recovered the victim's lost funds or offered to assist in recovering funds. However, the claim is a ruse to revictimize those who have already lost money to scams.
Complainants report scammers use a variety of methods to initiate contact with victims. Some individuals received an email or a phone call, while others were approached, or observed an advertisement via social media or forums. Almost all complainants indicated the scammers claimed to have recovered the victim's lost funds or offered to assist in recovering funds. However, the claim is a ruse to revictimize those who have already lost money to scams.
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Key Takeaway: Beware of
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