FBI warns elaborate ‘phantom hacker’ scam is targeting older adults’ life savings

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, FactFinder shared the story of a man from western Kansas who lost $30,000 to a similar scam.

The scammers make it appear as if they are protecting your bank account, but in reality, the victims are making it easier for them to access the money…

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