The goal is to get people to move their money into an 'alias' account where scammers can then steal it.
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity is warning Pennsylvanians that scammers are targeting older people with a scam referred to as 'the phantom hacker.'This is a scam we’ve told you about before.It's also known as the remote access scam.It involves convincing victims that their financial accounts have been hacked.According to the FBI, scammers will gain victims' trust in three phases.First, they pose as a tech support representative and convince you to download a piece of software.
That gives them remote access to your device.Then, they call a second time, pretending to be from the victim's bank or another financial institution and direct you to move your money to a government entity for safety.Finally, they claim to be an employee of a federal agency and may even provide an official-looking document to appear legitimate.This scam can come in many forms, including emails, texts, phone calls, and even letters sent in the mail.
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