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- The FBI is warning the public about a surge in “phantom hacker” scams, which target consumers—especially senior citizens—and trick them into emptying their bank accounts.
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Oct 3, 2023 · Scammers are impersonating technology, banking, and government officials in a complex ruse to convince a typically older victim that foreign hackers have infiltrated their financial account....
- Inside the FBI: The Phantom Hacker Scam — FBI
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Phantom...
- Inside the FBI: The Phantom Hacker Scam — FBI
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.
- Anthony Spadafora
Sep 29, 2023 · Between January and June 2023, 19,000 complaints related to tech support scams were submitted to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), with estimated victim losses of over $542 million. Almost 50% of the victims reported to IC3 were over 60 years-old, comprising 66% of the total losses.
Oct 17, 2023 · "Phantom hacker" scams are an evolution of tech support scams. Victims over 60 years old have accounted for 66% of total financial losses in 2023, the FBI said.
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.
- christianna.silva@mashable.com
- Senior Culture Reporter
On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Phantom Hacker scam—a type of tech support scam that's growing in popularity—and how to avoid becoming its next victim.
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Oct 2, 2023 · In such scams, multiple fraudsters masquerading as bank representatives are contacting unsuspecting victims, falsely alleging that their accounts have fallen victim to hacking attempts.
