# Hackers Use Fake Police Data Requests to Steal Personal Information! 🔓

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/hackers-use-fake-police-data-requests-to-steal-personal-information/295429>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** hacking, privacy\
**Created:** [November 9, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/hackers-use-fake-police-data-requests-to-steal-personal-information/295429 "2024-11-09T17:46:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![TheJoker](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/thejoker/32/22660_2.png) [@TheJoker](https://onehack.st/u/TheJoker)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/hackers-use-fake-police-data-requests-to-steal-personal-information/295429/1 "2024-11-09T17:46:12Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Fraudulent Data Requests**  
The **FBI** has issued a warning about hackers using **compromised police email addresses** to submit fraudulent emergency data requests to U.S. tech companies, gaining access to private user information.

2. **Personal Information at Risk**  
Hackers have successfully obtained emails, phone numbers, and other private data by masquerading as law enforcement in urgent situations like human trafficking or false threats.

3. **Growing Threat**  
The FBI notes an **increase in fraudulent requests** around August 2024, with cybercriminals exploiting compromised **U.S. and foreign government email addresses**.

4. **False Urgency**  
The fraudulent requests cite urgent threats, pressuring companies to hand over user data quickly without proper verification.

5. **Cybersecurity Recommendations**  
The FBI urges law enforcement and companies to enhance **cybersecurity** with stronger passwords, multi-factor authentication, and critical thinking when handling emergency data requests.

**Read more at:** [TechCrunch](https://www.techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/fbi-says-hackers-are-sending-fraudulent-police-data-requests-to-tech-giants-to-steal-peoples-private-information/)