FBI warns of scammers impersonating the IC3

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns the public about an ongoing fraud scheme where criminal scammers are impersonating FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) employees to deceive and defraud individuals. Between December 2023 and February 2025, the FBI received more than 100 reports of IC3 impersonation scams.

How it works

Complainants report initial contact from the scammers can vary. Some individuals received an email or a phone call, while others were approached via social media or forums.