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flag FBI warns of fake IC3 website scam stealing victims' data; urges public to use only official site.

flag The FBI warns of a scam targeting fraud victims by mimicking the official IC3 website to steal personal and financial information. flag Cybercriminals created fake versions of ic3.gov to trick people into sharing sensitive data, but the real IC3 never contacts victims by phone, email, or social media and never asks for payment. flag The FBI urges the public to type "www.ic3.gov" directly into their browser to avoid spoofed links and to report cybercrimes only through the verified site. flag While the FBI’s Recovery Asset Team recovered funds in about two-thirds of cases last year, the average victim lost nearly $20,000. flag The agency advises checking in on elderly relatives, who are often targeted, and verifying all official sources before sharing information.

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