FBI Warning—Do Not Install This App On Your PC Or Smartphone

“It starts with an unsolicited message,” the FBI warns, “and it ends with you losing your savings.” Attacks are now surging across the U.S., targeting citizens with malicious texts, emails and popups. And per the latest warnings, with dangerous apps as well.

“The threat is growing fast,” the bureau says, as citizens across the U.S. are contacted by their banks with messages urging them to “call tech support for assistance.” When you respond, you’re told your money is at immediate risk from a hacker who has broken into one of your devices, and that you will be guided through a process to keep it safe.

But the “hacker” is a phantom. The real threat comes from the person you’re speaking with on the phone — or rather the people. You will speak with more than one.

Because you’ve been “hacked,” tech support will help you install an app to allow them to verify the security on your device. Once that app is installed, they will ask you to check your bank accounts for fraudulent transactions. But as you do so, the attackers can see what you have and where it is. The scammers will then continue to “help” you move all that money to a safe account, out of reach of the phantom hacker they have invented.

Read more: Forbes