FBI’s New Scam Alert: When “Help” Comes with a Side of Fraud
Fraudsters are impersonating FBI IC3 employees, offering to “help” scam victims recover lost funds—only to con them again. They use emails, calls, and social media to approach victims, even creating fake profiles. Remember, the real FBI won’t contact you directly or ask for payment to recover stolen funds. Stay alert!
Hot Take:
If your knight in shining armor comes riding in on a Telegram account offering to recover your lost fortune, you might want to double-check if that armor is just a cheap knock-off. The FBI’s latest warning highlights that some scammers are taking the crime of impersonation to Oscar-worthy levels. While they’re busy ‘helping’ you recover your lost funds, they’re actually crafting their next act – your financial demise. So, in the world of online scams, remember: not all heroes wear capes, some just wear really convincing disguises.
Key Points:
- FBI warns of scammers impersonating FBI IC3 employees to re-scam fraud victims.
- Over 100 reports received in the past two years about such impersonation scams.
- Scammers use various communication channels to contact victims, including social media.
- Victims are tricked into providing financial information under the guise of fund recovery.
- The FBI emphasizes that IC3 employees will never contact victims directly or request payments.