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- There has been a nationwide increase in “phantom hacker” scams, a type of fraud “significantly impacting senior citizens,” who often lose their entire bank, savings, retirement or investment accounts to such crime, according to the FBI.
Oct 11, 2023 · The FBI is warning the public of a recent nationwide increase in “Phantom Hacker” scams, significantly impacting senior citizens.
Oct 2, 2023 · The FBI issued a public service announcement warning of a significant increase in 'phantom hacker' scams targeting senior citizens across the United States.
Oct 4, 2023 · The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people that there has been an increase in “Phantom Hacker” scams that are targeting senior citizens and taking all of their bank savings.
- Cynthia Miranda
Oct 7, 2023 · An estimated $28.3 billion is lost to elder fraud scams each year, according to a recent AARP Study. It found that 72% — or more than $20 billion — is taken by individuals who are known to the...
Oct 5, 2023 · The FBI is warning against a scam they said is an evolution of general tech support scams that targets senior citizens, often taking their entire life savings.
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Oct 3, 2023 · The FBI is warning the public of an increase in “phantom hacker” scams nationwide that target senior citizens. Officials warned that this type of scam is an “evolution of more general tech...
