Fake FBI social media scams are on the rise here's what to look out for

Date:
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0000

Description:
Victims reporting crimes to the FBI are actually being caught and revictimized, leading to further financial losses.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Scammers are pretending to
offer FBI support to victims Victims are becoming double-victims after
falling for this trap FBI's IC3 warns never to pay for support support will come from law enforcement Scammers are increasingly impersonating FBI personnel and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) to defraud people who have already lost money to cybercrime, ultimately leading to them being exploited twice in quick succession by capitalizing on their
weaknesses.

Attackers pose as support for recovering lost money and assisting with IC3 complaints, but the real objective is to defraud victims out of even more money or sensitive information. But savvy victims should be able to identify these scams relatively easy, because despite a rising volume, the attack vector remains highly suspicious. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Victims are being hit twice via fake FBI scams Rather than targeting the
FBI's website, scammers send direct messages to victims or attract them via posts or ads on social media. "Some individuals received an email or a phone call, while others were approached via social media or forums," the FBI explained .

In the post, the FBI warns that attackers meet victims where they are, such
as on Facebook, then quickly move them away to other, more secure channels like Telegram and connect them with other associates. You may like Security experts warn of AI-boosted scam campaigns that can trick even the smartest victims 5 scams you need to be aware of this year - and how to ensure you don't fall for them New study warns over half of Americans hit by fraud in 2025

"The IC3 will not ask for payment to recover lost funds," the bureau warned, noting that victims should be weary of being contacted after reporting an attack. "If further information is needed, individuals will be contacted by FBI employees from local field offices or other law enforcement officers."

Victims who have either been attacked once, or attacked for a second time while trying to report the first attack, should report it via www.ic3.gov.
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