Holiday shopping creates a perfect storm for cybercriminals. The FBI says scammers target Gmail, Outlook and nearly every other inbox this time of year as they push fake messages that trick you into ...

A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate but asks for an upfront fee. Federal investigators say these scenarios ...

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 ...

FBI warns cybercriminals are stealing family photos from social media to create fake proof of life images in virtual kidnapping scams targeting victims.

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

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 ...

It’s not. Falling for this increasingly sophisticated scam has already cost Americans more than $262 million in 2025 alone.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The FBI is urging shoppers to "take a beat" this holiday season. The FBI Miami Bureau says it is seeing more fraud scams in South Florida this year. Many of the scams involve ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The FBI is warning Kansas City shoppers that scammers are using artificial intelligence to steal more money this holiday season. In 2024 alone, the Bureau indicated that more ...

The FBI has "surged" investigative resources and personnel to Minnesota, bureau Director Kash Patel said on Sunday, in the ...