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5 takeaways from FBI warning on scam that’s cost victims $1.6B since January 2025

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The FBI issued a warning regarding a surge in government and law enforcement impersonation scams. These fraudulent activities have cost victims over $1.6 billion since January 2025.

Complaints related to law enforcement or government impersonation scams soared between January 2025 and July 2026, according to the FBI. The scams cost victims more than $1.6 billion during that time frame.

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