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The FBI is warning about a\u00a0\u201cPhantom Hacker\u201d scam<\/strong>\u00a0that has already stolen more than\u00a0$1 billion<\/strong>, preying mostly on seniors. Scammers pose as bank representatives, claiming accounts have been hacked, then pressure victims to install software or grant remote access.<\/p>\n

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Once inside, criminals monitor accounts, identify large balances, and convince victims to transfer funds \u201cfor protection\u201d \u2014 money that actually goes straight to the scammers.<\/p>\n

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Authorities say the scheme is spreading through phone calls, emails, and even fake government messages, making it highly convincing. The FBI urges the public to stay alert:\u00a0never install software, share screen access, or move money at the request of someone who contacts you unexpectedly.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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