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Senior US Officials Impersonated in Malicious Messaging Campaign (Alert I-051525-PSA)
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation (IC3), 2025
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- A public service announcement from the FBI, dated 15 May 2025, warning that text messages and AI-generated voice messages claiming to come from senior US officials are being used to gain access to personal accounts.
- How much weight it carries
- Official federal law enforcement guidance. It describes the method and recommendations but gives no count of victims.
Facts taken from this source
- The FBI warned in May 2025 that malicious actors sent text messages and AI-generated voice messages claiming to come from senior US officials.
“The malicious actors have sent text messages and AI-generated voice messages” (Alert I-051525-PSA, Specific Campaign Details)
- The FBI advises you to verify the identity of anyone who calls or sends voice messages before you respond.
“Verify the identity of the person calling you or sending text or voice messages.” (Alert I-051525-PSA, Spotting a Fake Message)