FBI adds guidance and examples for the IC3 impersonation scam
TechNadu · x · 2026-07-21
This follow-up shares FBI guidance, scam examples, and defensive recommendations related to the IC3 impersonation scheme.
It reinforces the same core warning:
- IC3 does not use social media.
- It does not conduct victim recovery through chat apps.
- Users should rely only on the agency’s official website for reports and updates.
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