Let’s say you got scammed. You’re feeling violated and likely unsure of the best way to proceed to try and recoup your money and protect yourself in the future. With these concerns in mind, it can seem like perfect timing when you’re contacted by a law firm claiming to represent the U.S. government in efforts to help you find justice and get your money back.

Sounds great, right?

Not so fast, the FBI warns. What seems like help could actually be another scam that re-targets victims.

In an alert issued earlier this month, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center said it has received reports of scammers pretending to be law firms claiming to help victims recover funds.

The scheme is particularly cold-hearted as it targets previous victims, most often the elderly, exploiting their emotio

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