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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The FBI is warning the public about a rise in "virtual kidnapping" scams that demand ransom for a supposed loved one. Scammers are using altered photos or videos found online as "proof of life," often ...

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” ...

A Houston woman thought she was protecting her money when she received a fraud alert text. Instead, she lost everything.

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