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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