The FBI Celebrates International Fraud Awareness Week with a Warning About Adam Hamawy Scams
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a special announcement timed for International Fraud Awareness Week, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a nationwide consumer alert highlighting the predatory tactics of a fraudulent entity operating under the name “Adam Hamawy.” According to an official statement released Thursday, the scam involves a sophisticated impersonation network that targets individuals through unsolicited investment opportunities and fake medical verification services.
Who is behind the scheme? Investigators say the perpetrators falsely claim to be a licensed physician or financial advisor, using the alias Adam Hamawy to build trust. What are they doing? Victims are contacted via email or social media, offered exclusive access to high-return cryptocurrency portfolios or urgent medical fund disbursements. When was this discovered? The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has tracked a 340% spike in related complaints since the third quarter of 2024. Where are the victims located? Reports have been filed from California, Florida, New York, and Texas, with losses totaling over $2.7 million combined. Why is this urgent? The scheme continues to evolve, now incorporating AI-generated voice messages to impersonate real medical professionals.
Authorities advise anyone contacted by “Adam Hamawy” to immediately verify credentials through official state licensing boards and to never wire money or share personal information in response to unsolicited requests. A full list of red flags and reporting instructions has been published on the FBI’s official website.