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

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     Inside the FBI: The Phantom Hacker Scam

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     FBI warns about 'phantom hacker' scam

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2. us.norton.com › blog › online-scamsWhat is a Phantom Hacker scam, and how can you avoid this ...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Phase 1: The tech support call. The first step for this style of fraud happens when a scammer makes contact masquerading as a tech or security representative. The scammer might call the victim, or they might trick the victim into calling the number from a convincing email or other message. However they’re connected, the initial script follows ...

3. www.fbi.gov › contact-us › field-offices“The Phantom Hacker”: FBI Cleveland Warns Public of New ...

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   Oct 3, 2023 · Tips to Protect Yourself. 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 ...

4. www.fbi.gov › video-repository › inside-the-fbi-theInside the FBI: The Phantom Hacker Scam — FBI

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   The phantom hacker scam is designed to be persuasive, but you can protect yourself by staying vigilant. Here are some tips from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center:

5. 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 ...

6. www.coloradopolitics.com › news › phantom-hackerNew 'Phantom Hacker' scam: What is it and how to protect yourself

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Tips to protect yourself. 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 or email links or attachments. • Do not contact the telephone number provided in a pop-up, text or email.

7. www.bladetechinc.com › news › new-phantom-hacker-scamAre You Protected Against the New “Phantom Hacker” Scam?

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   Feb 1, 2024 · “The Phantom Hacker” scam presents a more complex and layered approach compared to traditional phishing and pharming scams we’ve seen in the past. Sophistication: Unlike typical phishing scams that often use generic email communication, “Phantom Hacker” scammers impersonate multiple roles (tech support, bank officials, government agents) to create a sense of legitimacy and urgency ...

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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 Cleveland Warns Public of New Financial Scam

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   How do I report a phantom hacker scam?

   • * * * If you or a loved one suspect that you may have fallen victim to the phantom hacker scam, you should report it to both your local FBI field office and to the Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, at ic3.gov .

   Inside the FBI: The Phantom Hacker Scam — FBI

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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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   Is 'the Phantom Hacker' a scam going around in Phoenix?

   • The FBI is warning of a new scam going around in Phoenix. It's called "the phantom hacker." FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has more from the senior VP of operations at Desert Financial, Tom Marlowe. He breaks down the scam and how you can identify it. According to the FBI, there are three steps to the scam, all of which involve impersonation.

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

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   How does Phantom hacker work?

   • One actor provides a distraction, the other picks your pockets. The Phantom Hacker works similarly in that multiple actors are providing a scenario that is somewhat true—someone is trying to steal from you. But each new player in their game presents themselves as the hero, hoping you’ll put your trust in them and fall for their scam.

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   What happens if you get scammed by a foreign hacker?

   • The scammers then instruct the victim to immediately move their money to an alleged U.S. Government account to “protect” their assets. In reality, there was never any foreign hacker, and the money is now fully controlled by the scammers. Some victims are losing their entire life savings. “These scammers are cold and calculated.

   “The Phantom Hacker”: FBI Cleveland Warns Public of New Financial Scam

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9. www.fox21news.com › news › fbi-warns-of-phantomFBI warns of “Phantom Hacker” scam - FOX21 News Colorado

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   Oct 19, 2023 · how to protect yourself: The FBI released a few steps people can take to protect themselves from “The Phantom Hacker” scam: Do not click on unsolicited pop-ups, links sent via text messages ...