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Scammers are at it again, and this time they're pretending to be the FBI. Across the U.S., people are receiving phone calls from what appear to be official FBI numbers. The callers claim to be agents and threaten arrest unless you pay up. But here's the truth: it's all a scam.
According to PhoneArena, the FBI and New York State Police have issued warnings about these fraudulent calls. Scammers are using a technique called "spoofing" to make it look like the call is coming from a legitimate FBI or police number. They then pressure victims into sending money or providing personal information.
The FBI's El Paso branch has made it clear:
Similarly, the New York State Police have reported that scammers are impersonating their officers, asking for Social Security numbers, and threatening punishment if victims don't comply.
They emphasize that they will never call individuals to demand sensitive information or threaten legal action over the phone.
If you believe you've been targeted by this scam, report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Stay vigilant and remember: legitimate agencies will never demand payment or personal information over the phone.
Source: PhoneArena
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