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The Second Scam: FBI Warns of IC3 Impersonators Targeting Fraud Victims

22 Apr 2025

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The FBI has issued a stark warning about a growing scam targeting individuals who’ve already been victimized. In this episode, we unpack how fraudsters are impersonating employees of the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), promising to help victims recover lost funds — only to scam them again.We’ll break down:How the scam works and why it’s spreadingThe tactics scammers use to build trustReal examples, including fake IC3 directors and Telegram outreachWhat the FBI says they will never doPractical steps to avoid falling for “recovery scams”Whether you're in cybersecurity, law enforcement, or just trying to stay safe online, this episode is a must-listen.🔗 Report scams or get official info: ic3.gov#Cybersecurity #FBI #IC3Scam #ImpersonationFraud #ScamAwareness #RansomwareRecovery #SocialEngineering #Cybercrime #DigitalSafety #Podcast

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