FBI warns scammers are impersonating IC3 with fake accounts and AI videos
TechNadu · x · 2026-07-21
The FBI warns that scammers are impersonating the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) with fake social accounts and AI-generated videos of senior officials.
Key points:
- IC3 has no social media presence.
- It will never contact victims through social channels to recover lost funds.
- Victims should only use the agency’s official web address to file reports.
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