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The FBI is warning people about a believable phone scam that can cost thousands of dollars. Video above: Nearly $21B lost to cybercrime in 2025, surge in crypto scams and AI-driven fraudFraudsters are calling people and claiming to represent banks.Many of them can spoof caller ID, so the bank’s name appears when the phone rings.One victim said the scammer even knew her account number and exact balance.According to the FBI, legitimate banks will never ask for your username or password over the phone.You should ignore any request to move money or gain access to your bank account.If in doubt, hang up and dial the bank’s published phone number.
The FBI is warning people about a believable phone scam that can cost thousands of dollars.
Video above: Nearly $21B lost to cybercrime in 2025, surge in crypto scams and AI-driven fraud
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Fraudsters are calling people and claiming to represent banks.
Many of them can spoof caller ID, so the bank’s name appears when the phone rings.
One victim said the scammer even knew her account number and exact balance.
According to the FBI, legitimate banks will never ask for your username or password over the phone.
You should ignore any request to move money or gain access to your bank account.
If in doubt, hang up and dial the bank’s published phone number.
