Betesh’s story highlights a troubling trend. Cryptocurrency kiosks, a favorite tool for scammers, were used in scams that led ...
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 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” ...
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 ...
Romance scams have cost victims millions of dollars.
A director with the watchdog told Congress this week that the FBI, CFPB and FTC haven’t addressed many recommendations from ...
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 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 ...
One victim said he had to transfer a lot of money to an overseas bank in Hong Kong, travel to another city, hide out for ...
Reports of fraud against older adults rose significantly in 2020, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Of the nearly 792,000 fraud complaints filed, approximately 28% of the victims were ...
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 ...
The FBI reported that bitcoin ATM fraud increased in 2025, resulting in $333 million stolen from over 10,000 victims.