Summary: The FBI has issued a warning about scammers impersonating IC3 employees, attempting to defraud victims by offering help to recover lost funds. Reports of these schemes have increased significantly over the past two years, with scammers using various communication methods. Victims are advised to be cautious and not share personal information or money with individuals who contact them under these pretenses.
Affected: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Keypoints :
- Scammers impersonate IC3 employees to offer fake help in recovering lost funds.
- Victims report initial contact via email, phone calls, social media, or forums.
- IC3 employees do not initiate contact and never charge for fund recovery services.
- A prior warning highlighted scams involving impersonation of government officials to extort victims.