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FBI warns scammers are impersonating its cybercrime complaint center
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Caresse Jackman , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The scheme involves impersonating staff from a complaint center that handles cybercrime reports. A warning has been issued about a scam targeting people who have already fallen victim to online crimes.
A warning has been issued about a scam targeting people who have already fallen victim to online crimes. The scheme involves impersonating staff from a complaint center that handles cybercrime reports. This center is a resource for those who have been scammed online.
The impersonation carries significant risks, not just for individual victims but also more broadly.
Further information about this scam and its implications is available from the source, including comments from a cybersecurity expert who discusses the harm caused by such schemes.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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