{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside the FBI","title":"Agent-Impersonation Scams","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/dff82996\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":536,"description":"On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss a new breed of government-impersonation scam in which bad actors role-play as special agents or their associates to scam people out of their money and personally identifiable information. We'll explain how the scheme works, identify red flags you can watch out for, and explain how you can report special agent impersonators to the Bureau if they attempt to target you or a loved one. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.\nIf you or a loved one believe you may have been victimized by this scam—or if you suspect that you’ve already been in talks with one of the fraudsters behind it—you should contact the FBI immediately by phone at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov.\nYou can also visit fbi.gov/scams to learn more about common frauds and scams, including the hallmarks of these schemes and how to report them to the proper authorities, including—but not limited to—the FBI.\nSubscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699More ways to follow us: inside-the-fbi.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd follow us on social media:X: twitter.com/fbiFacebook: facebook.com/FBI/ Instagram: instagram.com/fbi/   YouTube: youtube.com/user/fbi","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2nfoW5VWuLyjt_jjsriaJkhHRiJhgojOxUFWW5ApP8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEyODQ0LzE1OTYx/Mzg5MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}