A message was left claiming to be from the FBI's Crime Unit Investigation, stating my name was involved in a case, but no return call was made after ignoring the initial contact.
FBI‑Fake Call Targets Western Union Users!
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Expert Opinion
Like a bad plot twist in a thriller, this number shows up pretending to be a federal agent to scare victims over Western Union transfers. The pattern is clear: callers claim to be from an "FBI Financial Crime Unit," use the name Frank Rossi, and pressure you to hand over personal data. Block the number, never share banking info, and report the call to the FTC or your local law‑enforcement agency. If you’ve recently used money‑transfer services, consider adding extra verification steps and monitoring accounts for unauthorized activity. Staying skeptical and verifying any alleged government outreach through official channels can save you from costly fraud.
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Recent Reports for (281) 612-7013
Similar experiences have been reported, and consideration is being given to filing a complaint with the federal trade commission regarding Western Union's failure to protect user information from scammers.
A man called, attempting to gather more information about a recent Western Union transaction, and when I refused, he made a threatening comment about visiting my home, indicating a potential scam.
I also received a call from this number this afternoon, and it's clear they need to improve their handling of people's information.
The caller's statement matched the descriptions provided here.
I'm disturbed that this number has been calling me with knowledge of a transaction I made on the Western Union website
A call was received from this number, with the person claiming to be from the FBI's financial division, stating they'd been monitoring activity due to a money transfer to Nigeria. The caller identified himself as Frank Rossi, but it appears to be a scam.
Beware, as this number has been identified as a fraudulent one, and a complaint should be filed against it
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I had a similar experience, receiving the same call with the same name mentioned
I got a call from this number earlier this week, and again today, but i didnt answer, the guy left a message, sayin his name is Frank Rossi, and he's a federal agent, but when i called the FBI and the police, they couldnt verify it, so it's probably a scam.
A man, falsely claiming to be from the FBI's financial division, contacted me, stating that I was being investigated for sending money to Nigeria, despite having no connection to the country.
The individual on the other end of the call claimed to be from the FBI's financial division, stating they'd been monitoring my activity due to a transaction with Nigeria.
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No message was left after the call.
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No message was left by the caller.
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I chose not to answer the call
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