Scammers cheat Americans out of billions of dollars. And many times, the people who lose money, never report it. Now, the FBI is working to change it.

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 available sites to use as fake proof-of-life photos in virtual ...

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 appear real but are digitally manipulated.

Brad Lynch started his 21-year career in the FBI chasing bank robbers, but he found his “sweet spot” as a special agent in the white collar crime unit. His latest calling: Protecting Apple Valley-based Wings Credit Union and its accountholders from fraud.

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 Garris and others from the FBI’s Albuquerque office ...

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 months of 2025 Older adults face the greatest ...

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 now fueling a surge in holiday fraud, making ...