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Does the FBI ever contact you by email?

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Does the FBI ever contact you by email?

The FBI and other federal government agencies do not send these types of unsolicited email messages. Never provide personal, banking or credit card information in response to an unsolicited email, even if the message appears to come from a government or law enforcement agency.

What does an FBI email address look like?

Who are the e-mails from? To date, they’re being sent out with email addresses of [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].

Will the FBI call you about identity theft?

Be advised, federal agencies do not call or email individuals threatening arrest or demanding money. Scammers often spoof caller ID information, and these phone calls are fraudulent even if they appear to be coming from an agency’s legitimate phone number. Recipients should hang up immediately and report the call.

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How do I message my FBI agent?

Report Threats and Federal Crimes

  1. Fill out our Online Tips and Public Leads form at tips.fbi.gov.
  2. Call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324)
  3. Contact your local field office or closest international office.

What do I do if I got scammed?

Report a Scam to the FTC If you were scammed, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can check out what is going on in your state or metro area by visiting ftc.gov/exploredata.

Does the FBI send spam e-mails?

Note: The FBI does not send mass e-mails to private citizens about cyber scams, so if you received an e-mail that claims to be from the FBI Director or other top official, it is most likely a scam. If you receive unsolicited e-mail offers or spam, you can forward the messages to the Federal Trade Commission at [email protected].

Is the FBI spoofing your phone number as part of Social Security?

The FBI has seen a recent increase in phone calls that spoof the Bureau’s phone number as part of a Social Security scam. The callers will often “spoof,” or fake, the FBI Headquarters’ phone number, 202-324-3000, so the call appears to be coming from the FBI on the recipient’s caller ID.

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Why do I keep getting calls from the FBI?

The callers will often “spoof,” or fake, the FBI Headquarters’ phone number, 202-324-3000, so the call appears to be coming from the FBI on the recipient’s caller ID. In this scam, fraudulent callers posing as an FBI agent inform the victim that their Social Security number has been suspended.

How do I report cyber crime to the FBI?

To report cyber crime, please contact your local FBI Field Office, or file a complaint through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.IC3.gov.