# Fake FBI social media scams are on the rise — here's what to look out for

> Scammers are pretending to offer FBI support to victimsVictims are becoming double-victims after falling for this trapFBI's IC3 warns never to pay for support – support will come from law enforcement Scammers are…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/fake-fbi-social-media-scams-are-on-the-rise-heres-what-to-look-out-for?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5f90e1576e5ef105020a9d)
- **Published:** 2026-07-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #support #money #scams #victims #defraud #fake #look #lost
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5f90e1576e5ef105020a9d

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