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1. www.pcmag.com › news › fbi-warns-of-phantom-hackerFBI Warns of 'Phantom Hacker' Threat Involving Sketchy Bank ...

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   Oct 2, 2023 · The FBI adds that it’s already received 19,000 complaints related to tech support scams for the first six months of this year, with the estimated losses at over $542 million. “Almost 50% of ...

2. mashable.com › article › phantom-hacker-scams-explainedEverything you need to know about the 'Phantom Hacker' scams ...

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   Oct 2, 2023 · On September 29, the FBI released a report warning the public, and particularly senior citizens, of "Phantom Hacker" scams that can leave victims with their entire life savings gone.

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4. www.fox10phoenix.com › news › phantom-hacking-whatPhantom Hacker: What to know about a new scam that FBI ...

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   Oct 17, 2023 · PHOENIX - The FBI says people need to be aware of a new scam that some have dubbed "The Phantom Hacker.". In a statement released on Oct. 17, officials say some victims lost their entire life ...

5. www.fbi.gov › contact-us › field-offices"The Phantom Hacker:" FBI Phoenix Warns Public of New ...

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Phoenix, Ariz.– FBI Phoenix is warning the public of a new scam dubbed “The Phantom Hacker.”. Scammers are impersonating technology, banking, and government officials in a complex ruse to ...

6. www.ic3.gov › Media › Y2023"Phantom Hacker" Scams Target Senior Citizens and Result in ...

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   Sep 29, 2023 · The FBI is warning the public of a recent nationwide increase in "Phantom Hacker" scams, significantly impacting senior citizens. This Phantom Hacker scam is an evolution of more general tech support scams, layering imposter tech support, financial institution, and government personas to enhance the trust victims place in the scammers and identify the most lucrative accounts to target.

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   Sep 30, 2023 · The FBI has released a new public service announcement in regard to a nationwide surge in so-called “Phantom Hacker” scams, with over $500 million stolen from victims so far. The Phantom ...

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   Are 'Phantom hacker' scams affecting senior citizens?

   • On September 29, the FBI released a report warning the public, and particularly senior citizens, of "Phantom Hacker" scams that can leave victims with their entire life savings gone. Scams focusing on senior citizens are nothing new, but the FBI called these "Phantom Hacker" scams an "evolution" of the past scams we might be more familiar with.

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   Where can I follow 'Phantom hacker' scams?

   • You can follow them on Twitter @christianna_j. On September 29, the FBI released a report warning the public, and particularly senior citizens, of "Phantom Hacker" scams that can leave victims with their entire life savings gone.

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   Who are the victims of Phantom hacker scams?

   • While victims of these Phantom Hacker scams often suffer the loss of their entire banking, savings, retirement or investment accounts, senior citizens are the primary targets as they’re more likely to fall for this kind of scam.

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   Did 'Phantom hacker' scam kill your life savings?

   • FBI officials say some people targeted by the so-called "Phantom Hacker" scam lost their entire life savings as a result. Here's what you should know about the scam, and what you can do to protect yourself (and possibly others)

   Phantom Hacker: What to know about a new scam that FBI officials are

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   How do I protect myself from 'the Phantom hacker' scam?

   • The FBI recommends that the public take the following steps to protect themselves from “The Phantom Hacker” scam: • Do not click on unsolicited pop-ups, links sent via text messages, email links, or attachments. Do not contact the telephone number provided in a pop-up, text, or email.

   "The Phantom Hacker:" FBI Phoenix Warns Public of New Financial Scam

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   Do scammers really stay scamming?

   • You know what they say: Scammers really do stay scamming. On September 29, the FBI released a report warning the public, and particularly senior citizens, of "Phantom Hacker" scams that can leave victims with their entire life savings gone.

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9. denvergazette.com › news › phantom-hacker-scamNew 'Phantom Hacker' scam: What is it and how to protect ...

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   Oct 19, 2023 · More than $542 million was lost during that time frame. The losses this year already exceed 2022 losses by 40%. Almost 50% of those victims are older than 60 years old. Phantom Hacker scam: How it works. The FBI said the scam is often perpetrated in three steps: Step 1 – Tech Support Imposter