# Fraud victims

Type: Person

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### FTC flags 5 payment methods in second-stage recovery scam attacks
2026-08-18 19:58:09 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Recovery scams are social engineering operations that reuse victim data to launch second-stage attacks. Cyber defenders should track impersonation of IC3, requests for bank details and Social Security numbers, and payment channels such as cryptocurrency, gift cards, wire transfers, cash, and payment apps.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/recovery-scams-cyber-threat-intel-2026

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