Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (NewsNation) — Seniors across the country are increasingly falling victim to “phantom hacker” scams. These scams unfold in three ...

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.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. A July 15 posting to X, by the official FBI Los Angeles ...

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 ...

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 ...

Picture this. You've spent decades saving for retirement, building up your 401(k) dollar by dollar. Then one day, it vanishes. Not through market crashes or bad investments, but because a scammer ...

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 ...

This video captures the emotional escalation of a scammer under pressure. Initial anger and threats dominate the conversation. As control slips away, frustration builds rapidly. The scammer’s ...