Scammers Impersonate FBI’s IC3 Website in Indianapolis, Leading to Double Victimization
In Indianapolis, scammers are impersonating the FBI's Internet Complaint Center (IC3) website to target victims, leading to a concerning trend where individuals are scammed a second time after attempting to report a previous incident.
Indianapolis, IN, July 29, 2026 —
Authorities in Indianapolis are warning residents about a sophisticated scam targeting individuals who have already been victimized by cybercriminals. The scam involves impersonating the FBI’s Internet Complaint Center (IC3) website, leading to a distressing trend of secondary victimization.
In this deceptive scheme, individuals who have previously fallen prey to online fraud are directed to a fake version of the IC3 website. This fraudulent site mimics the legitimate portal used by the public to report internet-related crimes to the FBI. Scammers use this impersonation to gain the trust of victims who are seeking to report their initial losses.
The goal of these scammers is to defraud individuals a second time. After victims are lured to the fake IC3 website, they are likely manipulated into providing further personal information or even sending money under the guise of assisting with their supposed
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