(NewsNation) — Seniors across the country are increasingly falling victim to “phantom hacker” scams. These scams unfold in three phases, each designed to further convince victims that they are ...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a sophisticated multi-phase scam known as the “Phantom Hacker.” This scam has been successful in draining the bank accounts of a ...
The FBI is warning about a sophisticated “phantom hacker” scheme specifically targeting the elderly, and which has drained more than a billion dollars from victims’ retirement accounts in the U.S.
HOUSTON — The FBI is sounding the alarm on a disturbing and fast-growing scheme known as the Phantom Hacker Scam. Officials say it’s increasingly targeting older adults, leaving many victims with ...
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The dark truth about 2026 401(k) scams: Why anyone over 50 is a prime target

Your retirement savings sit in that 401(k) account, quietly growing over decades. You check the balance now and then, maybe ...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Get ready for the newest hacker scam in which you’re not actually hacked at all. The person on the other end has convinced you that you have been scammed and that’s when the ...
ALBANY — New York state residents are being warned about a scam targeting senior citizens. The scam gives scammers access to people’s bank and retirement accounts. It’s known as the “Phantom Hacker,” ...
State officials are warning about a three-tiered scam that has already stolen $1 billion from seniors' bank and retirement accounts nationwide, including in New York State. New York Attorney General ...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The FBI is warning of an elaborate, multi-step scam known as a phantom hacker scam that has cost victims more than one billion dollars since last year. Earlier this year, ...
This video captures the emotional escalation of a scammer under pressure. Initial anger and threats dominate the conversation ...