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FBI: fake cop scams cost victims $1.6 billion

Between January 2025 and July 2026, the FBI's IC3 received nearly 61,000 complaints about scammers impersonating police and government officials. Losses are estimated at $1.6 billion, with victims losing an average of $26,000 each, and 10% of all losses traced to a single scam.

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FBI: fake cop scams cost victims $1.6 billion

Nearly 61,000 IC3 complaints from January 2025 to July 2026
Scam losses estimated at $1.6 billion
Average loss per victim was $26,000
One scam accounted for 10% of losses with under 3% of victims

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