Woman Loses $20,000 to 'Phantom Hacker' Scam: 'It’s Stolen From My Kids Too'

Milan Jackson, was recently scammed out of $20,000 in a scheme that the FBI has now dubbed the "Phantom Hacker" scam.

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What is the phantom hacker scam?

By Greg Collier FBI offices across the country are warning citizens about a new scam that's said to be plaguing Americans. The scam is called the 'phantom hacker' scam and is bears a striking similarity to the pop-up tech support scam. If you'll recall, in the pop-up scam, internet users can receive a pop-up on…

FBI warns of surge in 'phantom hacker' scams impacting elderly

The FBI issued a public service announcement warning of a significant increase in 'phantom hacker' scams targeting senior citizens across the United States.

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