If you receive one of these messages, don't assume it is authentic.
, the FBI said there is an “ongoing malicious text and voice messaging campaign,” related to “malicious actors” impersonating senior U.S. officials to target individuals, including current or former senior U.S. federal or state government officials and their contacts.
Once the target is transitioned to another site, the scammer may introduce malware or hyperlinks that direct someone to a page where their log-in information, user names and passwords are stolen. For smishing – phony texts - the messages typically impersonate a phone number from an associate or family member.
• Listen closely to the tone and word choice to distinguish between a legitimate phone call or voice message from a known contact and AI-generated voice cloning, as they can sound nearly identical.
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