Archive · 7 Jun 2025
FBI Warns Smartphone Users About Impersonation Scams
Some bad guys are pretending to be from the FBI or other important places on the phone.
They try to scare you into giving them money.
They might say you're in trouble and need to pay a fine.
The FBI says they will never do this.
If someone calls asking for money, it's a trick!
They want your money through gift cards, wires, or even cash.
If this happens, hang up right away and report it online.
Real cops won't call you for money.
The FBI is warning smartphone users about scams.
Scammers impersonate government agents to demand money.
Scammers may spoof FBI phone numbers.
Scammers may pose as bank investigators, or claim to be from jury duty.
The FBI will never demand money to avoid criminal charges.
- Who
- FBI and New York State Police warn smartphone users about scams.
- What
- The FBI warns of scams targeting smartphone users.
- When
- The FBI issued an alert recently.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Scammers impersonate government agents to coerce money.
- Target
- Smartphone users
- Scam Type
- Impersonation
- Primary Actors
- Scammers impersonating officials
- Objective
- Obtain money
- Method
- Threats, urgency, secrecy
- Action
- Hang up and report to ic3.gov