FBI Warns of Fake IC3 Websites Designed to Steal Personal Data

The FBI is warning internet users about fake versions of its official IC3 cybercrime reporting website. Learn how to spot these ‘spoofed’ sites, avoid scams where criminals impersonate agents, and protect your personal information by following the FBI’s crucial safety tips.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical Public Service Announcement (PSA) revealing that cybercriminals are creating fake, or ‘spoofed,’ versions of the FBI’s IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) website to steal user data.

IC3 is a primary tool where people can file reports on cybercrime and online scams. The platform was established in 2000 as the Internet Fraud Complaint Centre but was later renamed in 2003 to represent its overall mission.

According to the FBI’s advisory, threat actors create these fake websites by making slight changes to the legitimate domain name, such as alternate spellings or different web addresses, as seen in previous ...