Inside the FBI

The Phantom Hacker Scam


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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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Inside the FBIBy Federal Bureau of Investigation