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FBI Warns of Scam Targeting Chinese-Speaking US Residents

First seen 17 Nov 2025, 16:13 UTC • Theregister

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The FBI has issued a warning about a phone and video scam targeting Chinese-speaking residents in the US. Scammers impersonate health insurance providers and law enforcement officials to extort money by claiming victims owe unpaid bills for surgical procedures. The calls are made in Mandarin or Cantonese and use spoofed phone numbers to appear legitimate.

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FBI Warns of Scam Targeting Chinese-Speaking US Residents

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