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Inside the FBI: The Phantom Hacker Scam

February 29, 2024

On this episode of Inside the FBI, learn about the Phantom Hacker scam—a type of tech support scam that's growing in popularity—and how to avoid becoming its next victim. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts/. You can also visit fbi.gov/scams to learn more about common scams and crimes, how to protect yourself, and how to report suspected scams to the FBI.

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