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  2. A record $12.5 billion in online scams were reported to the ...

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    A record $12.5 billion in losses from online scams were reported to the FBI in 2023, fueled by a surge in cryptocurrency investment fraud, the bureau said in a report released Wednesday.

  3. With 'pig butchering' scams on the rise, FBI moves to stop ...

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    It turned out May, 62, had gotten caught up in an increasingly common internet scam — and also a new FBI initiative to protect people from financial ruin.

  4. ‘Phantom hackers’ are targeting people across the US. What ...

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    In the first half of 2023, 19,000 complaints were filed with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, according to the release. The estimated loss from the reported scams totaled over $542 million.

  5. FBI MoneyPak Ransomware - Wikipedia

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    The FBI MoneyPak Ransomware, also known as Reveton Ransomware, is a type of ransomware malware. It starts by purporting to be from a national police agency (like the American Federal Bureau of Investigation) and that they have locked the computer or smart phone due to "illegal activities" and demands a ransom payment via GreenDot MoneyPak cards ...

  6. Internet fraud - Wikipedia

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    Internet fraud is a type of cybercrime fraud or deception which makes use of the Internet and could involve hiding of information or providing incorrect information for the purpose of tricking victims out of money, property, and inheritance. [1] Internet fraud is not considered a single, distinctive crime but covers a range of illegal and ...

  7. Internet Crime Complaint Center - Wikipedia

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    The Internet Crime Complaint Center ( IC3) is a division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concerning suspected Internet-facilitated criminal activity. The IC3 gives victims a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations on the Internet.

  8. New ‘Phantom Hacker’ Scam: How To Protect Your Money - AOL

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    The FBI has requested that fraud victims of this scam submit a report to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The FBI asks for the following information: The name of the person or ...

  9. Here's how to spot a scam online - AOL

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    Some examples: They say they've noticed suspicious activity or log-in attempts on your account. They claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information. They say you need to ...

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