Betesh’s story highlights a troubling trend. Cryptocurrency kiosks, a favorite tool for scammers, were used in scams that led ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There are many worthy causes grateful for your time or money this holiday season but people are trying to take advantage of your generosity. New Special Agent In-Charge Justin ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FBI is warning the public about a new tactic criminals are using to pressure victims into paying ransom in so-called virtual kidnapping scams: fake “proof-of-life” photos that ...

A director with the watchdog told Congress this week that the FBI, CFPB and FTC haven’t addressed many recommendations from ...

The FBI San Diego Field Office this weekend warned consumers to be aware of the many types of scams criminals use during the holiday shopping season. When shopping online, be diligent and make sure to ...

There are no blue lights or yellow tape, yet there’s a crime being committed more and more across the country and right here ...

The FBI is warning the public to guard against a growing scam involving ransom and virtual kidnapping. The FBI stated that criminals are altering photos found on social media or other publicly ...

FBI urges Americans to “take a beat” before responding to high-pressure demands for money or personal information AI-powered scams are surging, with more than 9,000 complaints filed in the first seven ...

Santa isn’t the only one watching this holiday season — scammers have a new tool, and it’s making their schemes harder to spot. The FBI is warning that artificial intelligence is now fueling a surge ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent nationwide warning: criminals are now harvesting pictures from social media and public profiles — altering them to create “proof-of-life” ...

The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.