FBI takes aim at scams with new national awareness campaign

FBI takes aim at scams with new national awareness campaign

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The video discusses a new nationwide campaign by the FBI to raise awareness about internet scams. It highlights the significant financial losses due to internet crime, which have increased by $300 million compared to the previous year. The FBI's Take a Beat campaign encourages people to pause and think before responding to potential scams. The video also reveals that people in their 20s are the most frequent victims of cybercrime due to their comfort with sharing information online. The FBI advises caution and encourages reporting scams to local offices or through ic3.gov.

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What are some signs that a scam might be occurring, as mentioned in the text?

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What advice does the FBI give to people who think they might be victims of a scam?

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