Scammers Are Impersonating the FBI. Here's How To Spot Them

Victimized once online, they get hit again by FBI impersonators saying lost money can be returned

Victims of financial fraud are getting hit again — by those pretending to be FBI agents. Since December 2023, the FBI has received over 100 complaints from victims of financial fraud who say they were victimized again, the second time by scammers impersonating employees of the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Some scammers would reach out via social media and forums, while others called or emailed victims, the FBI says. In one scheme, vict…

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Scammers Are Impersonating the FBI. Here's How To Spot Them

Cybercriminals are trying to pass themselves off as the FBI employees tasked with helping victims of online scams. Don't fall for it.