The FBI is warning about a sophisticated “phantom hacker” scheme specifically targeting the elderly, and which has drained more than a billion dollars from victims’ retirement accounts in the U.S.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a sophisticated multi-phase scam known as the “Phantom Hacker.” This scam has been successful in draining the bank accounts of a ...

State officials are warning about a three-tiered scam that has already stolen $1 billion from seniors' bank and retirement accounts nationwide, including in New York State. New York Attorney General ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. New Yorkers have just been warned to beware an attack that has stolen ...

(WJAR) — The FBI is warning of a scam that's drained more than $1 billion dollars from victims since 2024. It’s called the " Phantom Hacker" scam, and there are several layers to it. Initially, a ...

Fake Robinhood security texts about external wallet links go out in bulk to random phone numbers, not indicating actual ...

ALBANY — New York state residents are being warned about a scam targeting senior citizens. The scam gives scammers access to people’s bank and retirement accounts. It’s known as the “Phantom Hacker,” ...

At 81, Laura McFarling is looking for a job 15 years after retirement because she needs the money.

Lawrence police said a “Robin Hood” hacker stepped in to help stop a scam in action. The victim is a widow, living in Lawrence.