# Scammers Pose as FBI Agents in Social Media Fraud Scheme New scams target cybercrime victims through impersonation and AI-generated content. - **Source:** [www.theregister.com - Articles (theregister.co.uk)](https://brifing.si/source/e6d4ec13-4d0e-407a-b96d-39609d76c3b1) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/522882dc-4f4b-4535-a16e-7968c1b5400f ## FBI Issues Warning The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has warned about scammers impersonating FBI personnel on social media. Fake accounts target cybercrime victims, promising to recover lost funds while attempting to steal personal information. ## Two Distinct Methods Scammers use two main approaches: First, creating fake social media profiles to directly contact victims. Second, sharing AI-generated fake FBI official videos to redirect victims to spoofed IC3 websites. ## AI-Powered Deception Scammers use realistic AI-generated videos to mimic FBI officials. These videos direct victims to fake IC3 sites to collect personal data. AI technology makes fraudulent activities more convincing. ## Official IC3 Statement IC3 emphasized it has no official social media presence and that fund recovery offers are entirely fake. Real FBI agents only communicate through local offices and never via social media. ## Steps for Victims IC3 advises cybercrime victims not to share their experiences on social media, as this may attract malicious actors. Official complaints should only be filed through IC3's legitimate website. ## Digital Security Alert These scams highlight the dangers of social media and AI misuse. Users must remain cautious of unofficial communication channels and never share personal information. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/20/scammers-impersonate-fbi-on-social-media-prey-on-crime-victims/5275224 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._