FBI warns of ongoing scam that’s cost victims more than $1.6B since January 2025: How to protect yourself

Scammers have been impersonating law enforcement officers to defraud people. Between January 2025 and July 2026, the FBI received nearly 61,000 complaints about these scams, which have cost victims more than $1.6 billion total. The FBI is alerting the public about the ongoing scheme and providing guidance on how people can protect themselves.

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 10d ago

FBI warns of ongoing scam that’s cost victims more than $1.6B since January 2025: How to protect yourself

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 10d ago

FBI warns of ongoing scam that’s cost victims more than $1.6B since January 2025: How to protect yourself

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The OregonianCenter· 10d ago· ran in 5 outlets

FBI warns of ongoing scam that’s cost victims more than $1.6B since January 2025: How to protect yourself

The RegisterCenter· 11d ago

FBI: Fake cop and government impersonation scams cost victims $1.6B

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Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· AL.com, MLive
AL.comLean Right· 10d ago

FBI warns of ongoing scam that’s cost victims more than $1.6B since January 2025: How to protect yourself

MLiveLean Right· 10d ago

FBI warns of ongoing scam that’s cost victims more than $1.6B since January 2025: How to protect yourself

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