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Fake FBI agents target people who already got scammed
Scammers impersonating FBI agents contact prior fraud victims, falsely claiming to investigate their cases through the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The scheme has escalated since April 2025 to include AI-generated videos of FBI officials and spoofed IC3 websites designed to deceive targets into additional payments or credential disclosure.
Why it matters: Fraud victims and organizations managing IC3 complaints need to know this revictimization tactic so they can warn prior complainants that legitimate FBI agents do not solicit payment or sensitive data via unsolicited contact.
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Fake FBI agents target people who already got scammed
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Fake FBI agents target people who already got scammed
Scammers impersonating Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents contact prior fraud victims, claiming to handle Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) complaints and convincing them to send additional money. The IC3 published an updated alert on July 20, 2026, noting that attackers now use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos of FBI officials and counterfeit IC3 websites to increase credibility.
Why it matters: Fraud victims and their organizations must prepare for second-stage targeting, as scammers exploit the trust victims place in FBI contact and the embarrassment victims feel after an initial loss.
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